Bass High School vs Bass Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bass High School
Bass Hill · Government high school · 7-12
874 students · ICSEA 927
Bass Hill Public School
Bass Hill · Government primary · P-6
346 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | #1293 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | #4008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 874 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 160 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Bass Hill 2197 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bass High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 31.6).
- •Bass Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Bass High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 346.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -10%).
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 Bass High School better than Bass Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Bass High School ranks higher (33.6 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 Bass High School and Bass Hill Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Bass Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bass Hill Public School has 11.1.
How do Bass High School and Bass Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.