Pendle Hill High School vs Toongabbie East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Toongabbie East Public School
Wentworthville · Government primary · K-6
107 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Pendle Hill High School Wentworthville NSW | Toongabbie East Public School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 539 | #1263 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,472 | #3920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 379 | 40 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 32% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pendlehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | toongabest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pendle Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 33.0).
- •Pendle Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.1).
- •Pendle Hill High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 107.
- •Pendle Hill High School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 35%).
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 Toongabbie East Public School?
On the Success Index, Pendle Hill High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 33.0 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 Pendle Hill High School and Toongabbie East Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Wentworthville 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 Toongabbie East Public School has 8.4.
How do Pendle Hill High School and Toongabbie East Public School rank in NSW?
Pendle Hill High School is 167th of 539 and Toongabbie East Public School is 1263rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.