Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School vs Pendle Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
Wentworthville · Catholic primary · K-6
392 students · ICSEA 1089
Pendle Hill Public School
Wentworthville · Government primary · P-6
309 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville NSW | Pendle Hill Public School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #386 of 1,619 | #569 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1213 of 4,908 | #1748 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 392 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 176 | 158 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmcwentworthville.catholic.edu.au | pendlehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 62.0).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pendle Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 309.
- •Pendle Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is a catholic school while Pendle Hill Public School is a government 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School better than Pendle Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.0 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School and Pendle Hill Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Wentworthville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pendle Hill Public School has 12.3.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School and Pendle Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is 386th of 1,619 and Pendle Hill Public School is 569th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.