Pennant Hills High School vs Pennant Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 686 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pennant Hills High School
Pennant Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1109
Pennant Hills Public School
Pennant Hills · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Pennant Hills High School Pennant Hills NSW | Pennant Hills Public School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 539 | #182 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #202 of 1,472 | #660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,131 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 517 / 614 | 251 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pennant Hills 2120 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.2 vs 73.7).
- •Pennant Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennant Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.1).
- •Pennant Hills High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 490.
- •Pennant Hills High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
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 Pennant Hills High School better than Pennant Hills Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pennant Hills High School and Pennant Hills Public School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Pennant Hills and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pennant Hills High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills Public School has 19.1.
How do Pennant Hills High School and Pennant Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Pennant Hills High School is 72nd of 539 and Pennant Hills Public School is 182nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.