Bankstown Girls High School vs Bankstown West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown Girls High School
Bankstown · Government high school · 7-12
551 students · ICSEA 964
Bankstown West Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bankstown Girls High School Bankstown NSW | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 539 | #1110 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #843 of 1,472 | #3477 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 551 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 551 / 0 | 145 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 39.2).
- •Bankstown West Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Bankstown Girls High School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 317.
- •Bankstown Girls High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bankstown Girls High School better than Bankstown West Public School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown Girls High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 39.2 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 Bankstown Girls High School and Bankstown West Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown Girls High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bankstown West Public School has 15.2.
How do Bankstown Girls High School and Bankstown West Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Girls High School is 310th of 539 and Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.