Bass High School vs Georges River Grammar
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
Georges River Grammar
Georges Hall · Independent combined · K-12
933 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | Georges River Grammar Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | #143 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | #456 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 874 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 440 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.grg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 33.6).
- •Georges River Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River Grammar is the larger school with 933 students compared with 874.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 3%).
- •Bass High School is a government school while Georges River Grammar is an independent 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 Bass High School better than Georges River Grammar?
On the Success Index, Georges River Grammar ranks higher (60.3 vs 33.6 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 Georges River Grammar?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Georges Hall 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 Georges River Grammar has 12.2.
How do Bass High School and Georges River Grammar rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and Georges River Grammar is 143rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.