Bankstown Senior College vs Caroline Chisholm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 814 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown Senior College
Bankstown · Government high school · 9-12
545 students · ICSEA 847
Caroline Chisholm School
Padstow · Government special · U
104 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown NSW | Caroline Chisholm School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 9-12 | U |
| Students | 545 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 239 | 28 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | carolchish-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 8.2).
- •Bankstown Senior College is the larger school with 545 students compared with 104.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 Senior College better than Caroline Chisholm 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 Senior College and Caroline Chisholm School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Bankstown and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown Senior College has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caroline Chisholm School has 4.5.
How do Bankstown Senior College and Caroline Chisholm School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Senior College is 516th of 539 and Caroline Chisholm School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.