Cherrybrook Public School vs Pennant Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrybrook Public School
Cherrybrook · Government primary · K-6
886 students · ICSEA 1164
Pennant Hills High School
Pennant Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Cherrybrook Public School Cherrybrook NSW | Pennant Hills High School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 1,619 | #72 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 4,908 | #202 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,131 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 445 | 517 / 614 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cherrybrook 2126 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cherrybrok-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cherrybrook Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 73.2).
- •Cherrybrook Public School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennant Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.1).
- •Pennant Hills High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 886.
- •Pennant Hills High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -7%).
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 Cherrybrook Public School better than Pennant Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Cherrybrook Public School ranks higher (78.3 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 Cherrybrook Public School and Pennant Hills High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cherrybrook and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherrybrook Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills High School has 14.0.
How do Cherrybrook Public School and Pennant Hills High School rank in NSW?
Cherrybrook Public School is 78th of 1,619 and Pennant Hills High School is 72nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.