Bankstown Girls High School vs St Euphemia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 696 m 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
St Euphemia College
Bankstown · Independent combined · K-12
622 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Bankstown Girls High School Bankstown NSW | St Euphemia College Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 539 | #221 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #843 of 1,472 | #702 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 551 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 551 / 0 | 320 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Euphemia College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 45.2).
- •St Euphemia College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •St Euphemia College is the larger school with 622 students compared with 551.
- •Bankstown Girls High School is a government school while St Euphemia College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Euphemia College?
On the Success Index, St Euphemia College ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.2 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 St Euphemia College?
About 696 m 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 St Euphemia College has 12.0.
How do Bankstown Girls High School and St Euphemia College rank in NSW?
Bankstown Girls High School is 310th of 539 and St Euphemia College is 221st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.