Pendle Hill High School vs Toongabbie West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 558 m 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 West Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Pendle Hill High School Wentworthville NSW | Toongabbie West Public School Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 539 | #400 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,472 | #1236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 379 | 126 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pendlehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | toongabwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 63.9).
- •Toongabbie West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pendle Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •Pendle Hill High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 268.
- •Pendle Hill High School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -12%).
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 West Public School?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie West Public School ranks higher (67.7 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 Toongabbie West Public School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Toongabbie 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 West Public School has 11.7.
How do Pendle Hill High School and Toongabbie West Public School rank in NSW?
Pendle Hill High School is 167th of 539 and Toongabbie West Public School is 400th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.