Penrith Christian School
Penrith Christian School is an independent combined school in Orchard Hills, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 744 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Orchard Hills NSW 2748. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penrith Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Penrith Christian School ranks 192nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary MacKillop 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. Penrith Christian School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
Penrith Christian School 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 Orchard Hills
Penrith Christian School is located in Orchard Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,279/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 1,798.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Orchard Hills suburb profileSchools near Penrith Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrith Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 0.7 km | 1040 | 7 lower | 398 |
| Orchard Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orchard Hills | 1.1 km | 995 | 52 lower | 242 |
| Penrith Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.2 km | 1101 | 54 higher | 1,214 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.2 km | 1106 | 59 higher | 675 |
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 1.4 km | 973 | 74 lower | 515 |
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 1.5 km | 964 | 83 lower | 834 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.6 km | 955 | 92 lower | 1,005 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.8 km | 956 | 91 lower | 304 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.9 km | 1007 | 40 lower | 424 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 2.5 km | 958 | 89 lower | 441 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrith Christian School a government school?
No, Penrith Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penrith Christian School offer?
Penrith Christian School offers K-12.
What is Penrith Christian School's ICSEA score?
Penrith Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrith Christian School?
Penrith Christian School has 744 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrith Christian School?
The nearest schools to Penrith Christian School are St Mary MacKillop Primary School (0.7 km), Orchard Hills Public School (1.1 km), Penrith Anglican College (1.2 km).
Where is Penrith Christian School located?
Penrith Christian School is located in Orchard Hills, NSW 2748. Visit the school website at http://www.pcs.nsw.edu.au.