Pendle Hill High School vs St Anthony's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pendle Hill High School
Wentworthville · Government high school · 7-12
692 students · ICSEA 1001
St Anthony's Primary School
Girraween · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Pendle Hill High School Wentworthville NSW | St Anthony's Primary School Girraween NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 539 | #54 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,472 | #233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 379 | 179 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Girraween 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pendlehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stanthonysgirraween.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 63.9).
- •St Anthony's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pendle Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.3).
- •Pendle Hill High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 385.
- •Pendle Hill High School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 1%).
- •Pendle Hill High School is a government school while St Anthony's Primary School is a catholic 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 Pendle Hill High School better than St Anthony's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Primary School ranks higher (79.3 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 Pendle Hill High School and St Anthony's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Girraween in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pendle Hill High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Pendle Hill High School and St Anthony's Primary School rank in NSW?
Pendle Hill High School is 167th of 539 and St Anthony's Primary School is 54th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.