Bass Hill Public School vs Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 665 m 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
Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill
Yagoona · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill Yagoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1293 of 1,619 | #553 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4008 of 4,908 | #1700 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 186 | 85 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Yagoona 2199 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ctkbasshill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 31.6).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Bass Hill Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 179.
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
- •Bass Hill Public School is a government school while Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill 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 Hill Public School better than Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill?
On the Success Index, Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill ranks higher (62.4 vs 31.6 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 Hill Public School and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Yagoona 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has 13.1.
How do Bass Hill Public School and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill rank in NSW?
Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 and Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill is 553rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.