Bankstown Senior College vs Nyngan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 445 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
Nyngan High School
Nyngan · Government high school · 7-12
144 students · ICSEA 845
| Measure | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown NSW | Nyngan High School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 539 | #519 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 1,472 | #1410 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 239 | 73 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 39 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 845 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 49% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nyngan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.6 vs 19.9).
- •Bankstown Senior College has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan High School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 8.2).
- •Bankstown Senior College is the larger school with 545 students compared with 144.
- •Bankstown Senior College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
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 Nyngan High 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 Nyngan High School?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Nyngan 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 Nyngan High School has 6.2.
How do Bankstown Senior College and Nyngan High School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Senior College is 516th of 539 and Nyngan High School is 519th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.