Holsworthy High School vs Pendle Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 1000
Pendle Hill High School
Wentworthville · Government high school · 7-12
692 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Holsworthy High School Holsworthy NSW | Pendle Hill High School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 539 | #167 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,472 | #425 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 693 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 353 | 313 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 62.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holsworthy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pendlehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pendle Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 55.3).
- •Pendle Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pendle Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Holsworthy High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 692.
- •Pendle Hill High School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 18%).
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 Holsworthy High School better than Pendle Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Pendle Hill High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.3 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 Holsworthy High School and Pendle Hill High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Wentworthville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holsworthy High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pendle Hill High School has 11.1.
How do Holsworthy High School and Pendle Hill High School rank in NSW?
Holsworthy High School is 237th of 539 and Pendle Hill High School is 167th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.