Penrith High School
Penrith High School is a government secondary school in Penrith, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1186, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 94% of students have a language background other than English.
Penrith NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penrith High School compares
By ICSEA, Penrith High School ranks 16th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penrith Public School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Penrith High School scores 1186, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Penrith
Penrith High School is located in Penrith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,397/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 17,966.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Penrith suburb profileSchools near Penrith High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrith High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 0.1 km | 986 | 200 lower | 524 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.0 km | 958 | 228 lower | 441 |
| St Dominic's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Kingswood | 1.0 km | 1008 | 178 lower | 1,010 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingswood | 1.4 km | 1019 | 167 lower | 310 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.5 km | 956 | 230 lower | 304 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.9 km | 955 | 231 lower | 1,005 |
| Cambridge Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cambridge Park | 2.1 km | 926 | 260 lower | 523 |
| Kingswood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 2.1 km | 1048 | 138 lower | 499 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrith High School a government school?
Yes, Penrith High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penrith High School offer?
Penrith High School offers 7-12.
What is Penrith High School's ICSEA score?
Penrith High School has an ICSEA score of 1186, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrith High School?
Penrith High School has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrith High School?
The nearest schools to Penrith High School are Penrith Public School (0.1 km), St Nicholas of Myra Primary School (0.6 km), Penrith South Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Penrith High School located?
Penrith High School is located in Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://penrith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.