Banksia Road Public School vs Bankstown North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Road Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
512 students · ICSEA 980
Bankstown North Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Banksia Road Public School Greenacre NSW | Bankstown North Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1056 of 1,619 | #958 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3304 of 4,908 | #2965 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 512 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 263 | 186 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bankstownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 41.7).
- •Bankstown North Public School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown North Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Banksia Road Public School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 382.
- •Bankstown North Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Bankstown
Frequently asked questions
Is Banksia Road Public School better than Bankstown North Public School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown North Public School ranks higher (46.3 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banksia Road Public School and Bankstown North Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Road Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bankstown North Public School has 13.4.
How do Banksia Road Public School and Bankstown North Public School rank in NSW?
Banksia Road Public School is 1056th of 1,619 and Bankstown North Public School is 958th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.