East Hills Boys High School vs Panania North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Panania North Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | East Hills Boys High School Panania NSW | Panania North Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 539 | #741 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #632 of 1,472 | #2271 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 843 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 843 | 227 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthillsb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pananianth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Panania North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 54.7).
- •Panania North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Hills Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.6).
- •East Hills Boys High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 441.
- •Panania North Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 Panania North Public School?
On the Success Index, Panania North Public School ranks higher (55.7 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 Panania North Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Panania and Panania 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 Panania North Public School has 15.6.
How do East Hills Boys High School and Panania North Public School rank in NSW?
East Hills Boys High School is 242nd of 539 and Panania North Public School is 741st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.