Beverly Hills Girls High School vs Georges River College Penshurst Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly Hills Girls High School
Beverly Hills · Government high school · 6-12
1,003 students · ICSEA 1003
Georges River College Penshurst Campus
Penshurst · Government high school · 7-10
488 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Beverly Hills Girls High School Beverly Hills NSW | Georges River College Penshurst Campus Penshurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 539 | #215 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #603 of 1,472 | #542 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,003 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 901 / 102 | 416 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.4 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beverly Hills 2209 | Penshurst 2222 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beverlyhg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | penshurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River College Penshurst Campus scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 56.0).
- •Georges River College Penshurst Campus has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beverly Hills Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Beverly Hills Girls High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 488.
- •Beverly Hills Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Beverly Hills Girls High School better than Georges River College Penshurst Campus?
On the Success Index, Georges River College Penshurst Campus ranks higher (58.9 vs 56.0 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 Beverly Hills Girls High School and Georges River College Penshurst Campus?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Beverly Hills and Penshurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beverly Hills Girls High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River College Penshurst Campus has 13.0.
How do Beverly Hills Girls High School and Georges River College Penshurst Campus rank in NSW?
Beverly Hills Girls High School is 234th of 539 and Georges River College Penshurst Campus is 215th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.