Beecroft Public School vs Pennant Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beecroft Public School
Beecroft · Government primary · K-6
837 students · ICSEA 1187
Pennant Hills Public School
Pennant Hills · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Beecroft Public School Beecroft NSW | Pennant Hills Public School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 1,619 | #182 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #253 of 4,908 | #660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 837 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 407 | 251 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Beecroft Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.7).
- •Beecroft Public School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beecroft Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
- •Beecroft Public School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 490.
- •Beecroft Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Beecroft Public School better than Pennant Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Beecroft Public School ranks higher (79.0 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 Beecroft Public School and Pennant Hills Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beecroft Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills Public School has 19.1.
How do Beecroft Public School and Pennant Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Beecroft Public School is 59th 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.