Bass Hill Public School vs Birrong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bass Hill Public School
Bass Hill · Government primary · P-6
346 students · ICSEA 929
Birrong Public School
Birrong · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW | Birrong Public School Birrong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1293 of 1,619 | #1435 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4008 of 4,908 | #4377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 186 | 228 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Birrong 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bass Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.7).
- •Birrong Public School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Birrong Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 346.
- •Bass Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 Hill Public School better than Birrong Public School?
On the Success Index, Bass Hill Public School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.7 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 Hill Public School and Birrong Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Birrong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Hill Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birrong Public School has 16.5.
How do Bass Hill Public School and Birrong Public School rank in NSW?
Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 and Birrong Public School is 1435th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.