Bankstown North Public School vs East Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown North Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 986
East Hills Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Bankstown North Public School Bankstown NSW | East Hills Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #958 of 1,619 | #947 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2965 of 4,908 | #2920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 382 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 196 | 59 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | easthills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.3 vs 46.9).
- •East Hills Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Bankstown North Public School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 130.
- •Bankstown North Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -29%).
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 North Public School better than East Hills Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bankstown North Public School and East Hills Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown North Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Hills Public School has 10.2.
How do Bankstown North Public School and East Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown North Public School is 958th of 1,619 and East Hills Public School is 947th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.