The Ponds High School
The Ponds High School is a government secondary school in The Ponds, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1118, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,321 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 79% have a language background other than English.
The Ponds NSW 2769. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Ponds High School compares
By ICSEA, The Ponds High School ranks 56th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverbank Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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. The Ponds High School scores 1118, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About The Ponds
The Ponds High School is located in The Ponds, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,285/wk and median rent of $643/wk. Population: 16,315.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
The Ponds suburb profileSchools near The Ponds High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Ponds High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Public SchoolGovernment Primary · The Ponds | 0.3 km | 1141 | 23 higher | 2,030 |
| St John Paul II Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Schofields | 0.4 km | 1074 | 44 lower | 1,159 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Schofields | 0.7 km | 1108 | 10 lower | 724 |
| John Palmer Public SchoolGovernment Primary · The Ponds | 1.4 km | 1125 | 7 higher | 950 |
| Galungara Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Schofields | 1.5 km | 1106 | 12 lower | 882 |
| Hambledon Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Quakers Hill | 1.7 km | 1072 | 46 lower | 633 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ponds High School a government school?
Yes, The Ponds High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Ponds High School offer?
The Ponds High School offers 7-12.
What is The Ponds High School's ICSEA score?
The Ponds High School has an ICSEA score of 1118, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Ponds High School?
The Ponds High School has 2,321 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Ponds High School?
The nearest schools to The Ponds High School are Riverbank Public School (0.3 km), St John Paul II Catholic College (0.4 km), Aspect Western Sydney School, Schofields (0.5 km).
Where is The Ponds High School located?
The Ponds High School is located in The Ponds, NSW 2769. Visit the school website at https://theponds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.