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Penrith High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Penrith High School is a government secondary school in Penrith, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 930 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Penrith High School

Penrith, NSW 2750

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
930
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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The school fosters academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive learning environment.

Providing an enriching academic environment, the school prioritises student well-being and engagement through diverse programs, ensuring students achieve their potential while developing essential skills for future success in their education and personal lives.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments930
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:14.8
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments930
Teacher–student ratio1:14.8
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.09362021: 930 students · Years 7–1220212022: 935 students · Years 7–1220222023: 936 students · Years 7–1220232024: 928 students · Years 7–1220242025: 930 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
530(57%)
Girls
400(43%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
94%
English only
6%
Not stated
0%

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Penrith High School

158-240 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

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