Bass High School vs George Bass School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 525 m 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
George Bass School
Bass Hill · Government special · U
102 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | George Bass School Bass Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 874 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 31 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 83% |
| 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 | georgebass-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •George Bass School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •George Bass School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 12.3).
- •Bass High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 102.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -3%).
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 George Bass School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bass High School and George Bass School?
About 525 m 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 George Bass School has 4.7.
How do Bass High School and George Bass School rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and George Bass School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.