East Hills Boys High School vs Gledswood Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Hills Boys High School
Panania · Government high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 1013
Gledswood Hills High School
Gledswood Hills · Government high school · 7-9
87 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | East Hills Boys High School Panania NSW | Gledswood Hills High School Gledswood Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 539 | #219 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #632 of 1,472 | #556 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 843 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 843 | 45 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Gledswood Hills 2557 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthillsb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gledswoodhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gledswood Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 54.7).
- •Gledswood Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.6).
- •East Hills Boys High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 87.
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 East Hills Boys High School better than Gledswood Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Gledswood Hills High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 54.7 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 East Hills Boys High School and Gledswood Hills High School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Panania and Gledswood Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Hills Boys High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gledswood Hills High School has 7.0.
How do East Hills Boys High School and Gledswood Hills High School rank in NSW?
East Hills Boys High School is 242nd of 539 and Gledswood Hills High School is 219th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.