Bankstown Girls High School vs Jamison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 35 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
Jamison High School
South Penrith · Government high school · 7-12
834 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Bankstown Girls High School Bankstown NSW | Jamison High School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 539 | #393 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #843 of 1,472 | #1090 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 551 | 834 |
| Girls / boys | 551 / 0 | 400 / 434 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 69.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamison-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 33.9).
- •Bankstown Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Jamison High School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 551.
- •Bankstown Girls High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Jamison High School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown Girls High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 33.9 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 Jamison High School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and South Penrith 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 Jamison High School has 12.0.
How do Bankstown Girls High School and Jamison High School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Girls High School is 310th of 539 and Jamison High School is 393rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.