Bankstown Senior College vs Forbes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 286 km 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
Forbes High School
Forbes · Government high school · 7-12
287 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown NSW | Forbes High School Forbes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 539 | #531 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 1,472 | #1433 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 239 | 137 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 37% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Forbes 2871 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Forbes |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | forbes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (20.6 vs 17.8).
- •Forbes High School has the higher ICSEA (848 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown Senior College is the larger school with 545 students compared with 287.
- •Bankstown Senior College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -14%).
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 Forbes High School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown Senior College ranks higher (20.6 vs 17.8 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 Forbes High School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Forbes 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 Forbes High School has 8.0.
How do Bankstown Senior College and Forbes High School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Senior College is 516th of 539 and Forbes High School is 531st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.