Bankstown Public School vs La Salle Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
736 students · ICSEA 965
La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Bankstown Public School Bankstown NSW | La Salle Catholic College Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1152 of 1,619 | #220 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3612 of 4,908 | #557 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 736 | 1,057 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 378 | 478 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •La Salle Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 37.3).
- •La Salle Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •La Salle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 736.
- •La Salle Catholic College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -5%).
- •Bankstown Public School is a government school while La Salle Catholic College is a catholic 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 Public School better than La Salle Catholic College?
On the Success Index, La Salle Catholic College ranks higher (58.1 vs 37.3 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 Public School and La Salle Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle Catholic College has 11.1.
How do Bankstown Public School and La Salle Catholic College rank in NSW?
Bankstown Public School is 1152nd of 1,619 and La Salle Catholic College is 220th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.