Penrith Anglican College
Penrith Anglican College is an independent combined school in Orchard Hills, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1101, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,214 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% 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 Anglican College compares
By ICSEA, Penrith Anglican College ranks 100th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penrith Christian School, an independent combined school 1.2 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 Anglican College scores 1101, above average.
Enrolment and location
Penrith Anglican 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 Orchard Hills
Penrith Anglican College 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 Anglican College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrith Anglican College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.2 km | 1047 | 54 lower | 744 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 1.8 km | 1040 | 61 lower | 398 |
| Orchard Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orchard Hills | 1.9 km | 995 | 106 lower | 242 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.9 km | 1007 | 94 lower | 424 |
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 2.2 km | 973 | 128 lower | 515 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 2.3 km | 1106 | 5 higher | 675 |
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 2.4 km | 964 | 137 lower | 834 |
| Nangamay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 2.5 km | 1050 | 51 lower | 413 |
| Fernhill SchoolGovernment Combined · Glenmore Park | 2.7 km | 956 | 145 lower | 129 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 2.8 km | 955 | 146 lower | 1,005 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrith Anglican College a government school?
No, Penrith Anglican College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penrith Anglican College offer?
Penrith Anglican College offers K-12.
What is Penrith Anglican College's ICSEA score?
Penrith Anglican College has an ICSEA score of 1101, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrith Anglican College?
Penrith Anglican College has 1,214 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrith Anglican College?
The nearest schools to Penrith Anglican College are Penrith Christian School (1.2 km), St Mary MacKillop Primary School (1.8 km), Orchard Hills Public School (1.9 km).
Where is Penrith Anglican College located?
Penrith Anglican College is located in Orchard Hills, NSW 2748. Visit the school website at https://www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/.