Penrith Christian School vs York Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penrith Christian School
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
744 students · ICSEA 1047
York Public School
South Penrith · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Penrith Christian School Orchard Hills NSW | York Public School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 314 | #1136 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #606 of 1,259 | #3554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 744 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 366 / 378 | 243 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 37.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Orchard Hills 2748 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pcs.nsw.edu.au | york-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Penrith Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 38.3).
- •Penrith Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrith Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Penrith Christian School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 515.
- •Penrith Christian School is a independent school while York Public School is a government 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 Penrith Christian School better than York Public School?
On the Success Index, Penrith Christian School ranks higher (52.2 vs 38.3 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 Penrith Christian School and York Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orchard Hills and South Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penrith Christian School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and York Public School has 13.9.
How do Penrith Christian School and York Public School rank in NSW?
Penrith Christian School is 191st of 314 and York Public School is 1136th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.