Bankstown Senior College vs Sir Joseph Banks High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Sir Joseph Banks High School
Revesby · Government high school · 7-12
945 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown NSW | Sir Joseph Banks High School Revesby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 539 | #369 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 1,472 | #1039 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 945 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 239 | 339 / 606 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Revesby 2212 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sirjosephb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 20.6).
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown Senior College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.9).
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 545.
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School has grown faster over five years (32% 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 Sir Joseph Banks High School?
On the Success Index, Sir Joseph Banks High School ranks higher (36.3 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 Sir Joseph Banks High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Revesby 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 Sir Joseph Banks High School has 11.9.
How do Bankstown Senior College and Sir Joseph Banks High School rank in NSW?
Bankstown Senior College is 516th of 539 and Sir Joseph Banks High School is 369th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.