Bankstown West Public School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Bankstown · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,619 | #762 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3477 of 4,908 | #2326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 172 | 211 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stbbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 39.2).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bankstown West Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 317.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -5%).
- •Bankstown West Public School is a government school while St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.0 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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bankstown 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 St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bankstown West Public School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 762nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.