Pennant Hills High School vs St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 822 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
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Pennant Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Pennant Hills High School Pennant Hills NSW | St Agatha's Catholic Primary School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 539 | #74 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #202 of 1,472 | #292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,131 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 517 / 614 | 112 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pennant Hills 2120 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saphdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agatha's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 73.2).
- •St Agatha's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennant Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Pennant Hills High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 217.
- •Pennant Hills High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -18%).
- •Pennant Hills High School is a government school while St Agatha's Catholic 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 Pennant Hills High School better than St Agatha's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Agatha's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 73.2 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 Pennant Hills High School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School?
About 822 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 St Agatha's Catholic Primary School has 14.6.
How do Pennant Hills High School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Pennant Hills High School is 72nd of 539 and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School is 74th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.