Bankstown West Public School vs Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown West Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 992
Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill
Yagoona · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill Yagoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,619 | #553 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3477 of 4,908 | #1700 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 172 | 85 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Yagoona 2199 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ctkbasshill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 39.2).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Bankstown West Public School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 179.
- •Bankstown West Public School is a government school while Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill is a catholic 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 West Public School better than Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill?
On the Success Index, Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill ranks higher (62.4 vs 39.2 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 West Public School and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Yagoona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown West Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has 13.1.
How do Bankstown West Public School and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill rank in NSW?
Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill is 553rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.