HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
87.44
AU Guide Score
382
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
20
All Rounders
Student Count
2
Top Achievers
Student Count
1
First in Course
Student Count
Penrith Community & Property
Population Overview
3.7%
Chinese Population
17,966
Total Population
1,457
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
28,782
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
31.3%
English
30.6%
Aust
9.5%
Irish
7.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.0M
Median House
$585K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$620
3BR House
$510
2BR House
$590
3BR Unit
$555
2BR Unit
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About This School
Penrith High School is a selective public school located in Western Sydney, Penrith, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 382 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 20 All-rounders, 2 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 87. Area: safety concerns, house median $1.04M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Penrith High School achieved 382 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 20 All-round Achievers, 2 Top Achievers in Course, and 1 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 87 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Penrith High School is a selective public school located in Penrith, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Penrith High School is located in 悉尼西区, Penrith. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 17,966, with Chinese comprising 3.70%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (31.28%), Aust (30.61%), Irish (9.45%), Scottish (7.74%), Aust_Abor (5.76%).
Penrith High School is located in 悉尼西区, Penrith. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Penrith has a crime rate of 28,782 per 100,000, which is 4.34x the NSW average (6,635). High crime area, recommend careful consideration.
Penrith High School is located in Penrith (postcode 2750). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.04M, unit median $0.58M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025