East Hills Boys High School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | East Hills Boys High School Panania NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 539 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #632 of 1,472 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 843 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 843 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthillsb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •East Hills Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 47.1).
- •East Hills Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tower Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •East Hills Boys High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 154.
- •East Hills Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
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 Tower Street Public School?
On the Success Index, East Hills Boys High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 47.1 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 Tower Street Public School?
About 1.2 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 Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do East Hills Boys High School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
East Hills Boys High School is 242nd of 539 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.