East Hills Girls Technology High School vs Panania 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 Girls Technology High School
Panania · Government high school · 7-12
759 students · ICSEA 1031
Panania Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | East Hills Girls Technology High School Panania NSW | Panania Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 539 | #665 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #625 of 1,472 | #2028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 759 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 759 / 0 | 164 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthillsg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | panania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Panania Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 55.0).
- •Panania Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Hills Girls Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
- •East Hills Girls Technology High School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 368.
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 Girls Technology High School better than Panania Public School?
On the Success Index, Panania Public School ranks higher (58.8 vs 55.0 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 Girls Technology High School and Panania 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 Girls Technology High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Panania Public School has 16.4.
How do East Hills Girls Technology High School and Panania Public School rank in NSW?
East Hills Girls Technology High School is 239th of 539 and Panania Public School is 665th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.