Mount St Benedict College
Mount St Benedict College is an independent secondary school in Pennant Hills, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,331 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 32% of students have a language background other than English.
Pennant Hills NSW 2120. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount St Benedict College compares
By ICSEA, Mount St Benedict College ranks 30th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Agatha's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Mount St Benedict College scores 1147, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mount St Benedict College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Pennant Hills
Mount St Benedict College is located in Pennant Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,433/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 7,588.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pennant Hills suburb profileSchools near Mount St Benedict College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount St Benedict College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pennant Hills | 0.7 km | 1147 | same | 217 |
| Pennant Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pennant Hills | 0.8 km | 1109 | 38 lower | 1,131 |
| Arden Anglican School, Junior CampusIndependent Primary · Beecroft | 0.8 km | 1173 | 26 higher | 997 |
| Pennant Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Pennant Hills | 0.9 km | 1143 | 4 lower | 490 |
| West Pennant Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Pennant Hills | 1.1 km | 1134 | 13 lower | 510 |
| Beecroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beecroft | 1.3 km | 1187 | 40 higher | 837 |
| Cherrybrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cherrybrook | 2.0 km | 1164 | 17 higher | 886 |
| Cheltenham Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Beecroft | 2.1 km | 1142 | 5 lower | 1,436 |
| Thornleigh West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornleigh | 2.2 km | 1142 | 5 lower | 477 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount St Benedict College a government school?
No, Mount St Benedict College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount St Benedict College offer?
Mount St Benedict College offers 7-12.
What is Mount St Benedict College's ICSEA score?
Mount St Benedict College has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount St Benedict College?
Mount St Benedict College has 1,331 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount St Benedict College?
The nearest schools to Mount St Benedict College are St Agatha's Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), EOC Broken Bay - Pennant Hills (0.7 km), Pennant Hills High School (0.8 km).
Where is Mount St Benedict College located?
Mount St Benedict College is located in Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. Visit the school website at http://www.msb.nsw.edu.au/.