Bankstown South Infants School vs Shellharbour Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown South Infants School
Bankstown · Government primary · P-2
141 students · ICSEA 999
Shellharbour Public School
Shellharbour · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Bankstown South Infants School Bankstown NSW | Shellharbour Public School Shellharbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #866 of 1,619 | #1231 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2646 of 4,908 | #3819 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 141 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 78 | 149 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Shellharbour 2529 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstowsi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shellharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown South Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 34.4).
- •Bankstown South Infants School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 17.4).
- •Shellharbour Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 141.
- •Bankstown South Infants School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -21%).
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 South Infants School better than Shellharbour Public School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown South Infants School ranks higher (50.6 vs 34.4 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 South Infants School and Shellharbour Public School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Shellharbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown South Infants School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Public School has 17.4.
How do Bankstown South Infants School and Shellharbour Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown South Infants School is 866th of 1,619 and Shellharbour Public School is 1231st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.