Australia Street Infants School vs Pennant Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australia Street Infants School
Newtown · Government primary · P-2
104 students · ICSEA 1143
Pennant Hills Public School
Pennant Hills · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Australia Street Infants School Newtown NSW | Pennant Hills Public School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 1,619 | #182 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #81 of 4,908 | #660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 61 | 251 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 2042 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Inner West | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | australist-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Australia Street Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 73.7).
- •Australia Street Infants School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 19.1).
- •Pennant Hills Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 104.
- •Australia Street Infants School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Australia Street Infants School better than Pennant Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Australia Street Infants School ranks higher (83.0 vs 73.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Australia Street Infants School and Pennant Hills Public School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australia Street Infants School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills Public School has 19.1.
How do Australia Street Infants School and Pennant Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Australia Street Infants School is 20th of 1,619 and Pennant Hills Public School is 182nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.