Orchard Hills Public School vs Penrith Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hills Public School
Orchard Hills · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 995
Penrith Anglican College
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,214 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Orchard Hills Public School Orchard Hills NSW | Penrith Anglican College Orchard Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1050 of 1,619 | #94 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3288 of 4,908 | #279 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 242 | 1,214 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 113 | 587 / 627 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 93.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 37.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Orchard Hills 2748 | Orchard Hills 2748 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | orchardhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Penrith Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 42.0).
- •Penrith Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrith Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Penrith Anglican College is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 242.
- •Orchard Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 33%).
- •Orchard Hills Public School is a government school while Penrith Anglican College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Orchard Hills Public School better than Penrith Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Penrith Anglican College ranks higher (69.1 vs 42.0 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 Orchard Hills Public School and Penrith Anglican College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orchard Hills and Orchard Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orchard Hills Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penrith Anglican College has 12.9.
How do Orchard Hills Public School and Penrith Anglican College rank in NSW?
Orchard Hills Public School is 1050th of 1,619 and Penrith Anglican College is 94th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.