Pennant Hills High School
Nil Nisi Bonum— Nothing but the Best
About the school
Pennant Hills High School is a well-established, comprehensive, co-educational Government secondary school located in Pennant Hills, NSW. The school proudly serves its community by delivering high-quality education for students from Year 7 to Year 12, achieving excellent educational outcomes through dedicated teaching and learning practices. Renowned for its consistent academic excellence, the school competes robustly with local selective, private, and independent schools, attracting a significant number of out-of-area enrolments due to its outstanding reputation.
Educational Opportunities
Pennant Hills High School provides an extensive curriculum and offers various enrichment experiences, allowing students to participate in sports, the creative and performing arts, and leadership initiatives. The school maintains a supportive environment conducive to learning, fostering the development of responsible and well-adjusted young people through its comprehensive welfare program. Students are encouraged to set and achieve personal and academic goals, facilitated by positive collaboration between students, staff, and parents.
Community Engagement
The school boasts strong ties with the local community through its active Parents and Citizens Association. Such involvement underscores the importance of community support in enhancing educational experiences and outcomes. The caring and nurturing school environment ensures students feel safe and motivated to excel in their studies, while also developing vital life skills such as teamwork and resilience.
Overall, Pennant Hills High School is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of learning, providing students with the tools needed to enhance their potential and enjoy rich opportunities in life.
Mission
At Pennant Hills High School, through quality teaching practice, we build relationships to inspire a lifelong love of learning, so all students have access to the greatest opportunities in life.
Location & Catchment Area
- Pennant Hills High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pennant Hills Public School 686 m
- B Thornleigh West Public School 1.5 km
- C West Pennant Hills Public School 1.7 km
- D Cherrybrook Public School 1.8 km
- E Beecroft Public School 2.1 km
- F John Purchase Public School 2.6 km
- G Cherrybrook Technology High School 2.7 km
- H Cheltenham Girls High School 2.8 km
- I Normanhurst West Public School 2.9 km
- J Epping Heights Public School 3.4 km
- K Roselea Public School 3.6 km
- L Normanhurst Public School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,131 (517 girls, 614 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,130.3
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1109 (percentile 87)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 18% / 34% / 43%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 28
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 81
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 176 |
| Year 8 | 200 |
| Year 9 | 205 |
| Year 10 | 184 |
| Year 11 | 198 |
| Year 12 | 168 |
| Total | 1,131 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,131 | 517 | 614 | - | 1109 | 81 |
| 2024 | 1,127 | 510 | 617 | 90.2 | 1108 | 81.5 |
| 2023 | 1,133 | 517 | 616 | 90.2 | 1105 | 81.2 |
| 2022 | 1,076 | 514 | 562 | 88 | 1105 | 78.8 |
| 2021 | 1,075 | 501 | 574 | 92.4 | 1110 | 78.6 |
| 2020 | 1,063 | 469 | 594 | - | 1106 | 76.9 |
| 2019 | 1,020 | 449 | 571 | 93.1 | 1108 | 75.9 |
| 2018 | 1,024 | 432 | 592 | 92.1 | 1099 | 76.4 |
| 2017 | 1,069 | 445 | 624 | 92.9 | 1105 | 77.6 |
| 2016 | 1,076 | 423 | 653 | 93.8 | 1100 | 77.2 |
| 2015 | 1,052 | 395 | 657 | 93.9 | 1106 | 74.4 |
| 2014 | 1,028 | 396 | 632 | 94 | 1110 | 75.9 |
| 2013 | 1,068 | 420 | 648 | 93.4 | 1109 | 77.1 |
| 2012 | 1,078 | 432 | 646 | 92.9 | 1118 | 77.1 |
| 2011 | 1,180 | 493 | 687 | 93 | 1117 | 83.3 |
| 2010 | 1,252 | 553 | 699 | - | 1120 | 86 |
| 2009 | 1,278 | 559 | 719 | - | 1188 | 88.5 |
| 2008 | 1,264 | 546 | 718 | - | 1188 | 86.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.