Bass High School vs St Johns Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 9.4 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
St Johns Park High School
St Johns Park · Government high school · 7-12
923 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | St Johns Park High School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | #460 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | #1263 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 874 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 408 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjohnspk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bass High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 26.8).
- •St Johns Park High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 874.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -1%).
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 St Johns Park High School?
On the Success Index, Bass High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 26.8 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 St Johns Park High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and St Johns Park 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 St Johns Park High School has 11.8.
How do Bass High School and St Johns Park High School rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and St Johns Park High School is 460th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.