Bass High School vs Glen Innes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 467 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
Glen Innes High School
Glen Innes · Government high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | Glen Innes High School Glen Innes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | #438 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | #1198 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 874 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 215 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 22% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Glen Innes 2370 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gleninnes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bass High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 29.2).
- •Bass High School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Innes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.3).
- •Bass High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 434.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -9%).
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 Glen Innes High School?
On the Success Index, Bass High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 29.2 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 Bass High School and Glen Innes High School?
About 467 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes High School has 10.2.
How do Bass High School and Glen Innes High School rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and Glen Innes High School is 438th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.