Bradfield College vs Pennant Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield College
St Leonards · Government high school · 11-12
322 students · ICSEA 1108
Pennant Hills High School
Pennant Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Bradfield College St Leonards NSW | Pennant Hills High School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 539 | #72 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,472 | #202 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 322 | 1,131 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 90 | 517 / 614 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bradfield.nsw.edu.au | pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 73.2).
- •Pennant Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.0).
- •Pennant Hills High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 322.
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 Bradfield College better than Pennant Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Bradfield College ranks higher (85.6 vs 73.2 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 Bradfield College and Pennant Hills High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradfield College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills High School has 14.0.
How do Bradfield College and Pennant Hills High School rank in NSW?
Bradfield College is 6th of 539 and Pennant Hills High School is 72nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.