Bass High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Georges Hall · Catholic primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Bass High School Bass Hill NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 539 | #727 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,472 | #2209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 874 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 502 | 193 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | stmgeorgeshall.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 33.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.6).
- •Bass High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 377.
- •Bass High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 4%).
- •Bass High School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.6 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 17.6.
How do Bass High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bass High School is 396th of 539 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 727th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.