Bankstown West Public School vs Wattawa Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 694 m 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
Wattawa Heights Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW | Wattawa Heights Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,619 | #1296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3477 of 4,908 | #4014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 172 | 100 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wattawahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 31.6).
- •Bankstown West Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Bankstown West Public School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 196.
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 Wattawa Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown West Public School ranks higher (39.2 vs 31.6 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 West Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School?
About 694 m 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 Wattawa Heights Public School has 11.1.
How do Bankstown West Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 and Wattawa Heights Public School is 1296th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.