Bankstown Senior College vs Condell Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 858 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
Condell Park Christian School
Condell Park · Independent combined · K-10
64 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown NSW | Condell Park Christian School Condell Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 545 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 239 | 28 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Condell Park 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.condellpark.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Condell Park Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 20.6).
- •Condell Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Condell Park Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 8.2).
- •Bankstown Senior College is the larger school with 545 students compared with 64.
- •Bankstown Senior College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -31%).
- •Bankstown Senior College is a government school while Condell Park Christian School 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 Senior College better than Condell Park Christian School?
On the Success Index, Condell Park Christian School ranks higher (62.8 vs 20.6 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 Senior College and Condell Park Christian School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Bankstown and Condell Park 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 Condell Park Christian School has 7.6.
How do Bankstown Senior College and Condell Park Christian School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Senior College is 516th of 539 and Condell Park Christian School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.