Girraween High School vs Pendle Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girraween High School
Girraween · Government high school · 7-12
784 students · ICSEA 1199
Pendle Hill High School
Wentworthville · Government high school · 7-12
692 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Girraween High School Girraween NSW | Pendle Hill High School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 539 | #167 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 1,472 | #425 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 784 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 450 | 313 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 62.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Girraween 2145 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | girraween-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pendlehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Girraween High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 63.9).
- •Girraween High School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pendle Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Girraween High School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 692.
- •Pendle Hill High School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 4%).
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 Girraween High School better than Pendle Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Girraween High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 63.9 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 Girraween High School and Pendle Hill High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Girraween and Wentworthville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girraween High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pendle Hill High School has 11.1.
How do Girraween High School and Pendle Hill High School rank in NSW?
Girraween High School is 27th of 539 and Pendle Hill High School is 167th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.