Bass Hill Public School vs Georges Hall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Georges Hall Public School
Georges Hall · Government primary · K-6
685 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW | Georges Hall Public School Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1293 of 1,619 | #1029 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4008 of 4,908 | #3209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 186 | 329 / 356 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 42.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | georgeshal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Georges Hall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 31.6).
- •Georges Hall Public School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.3).
- •Georges Hall Public School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 346.
- •Bass Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 Georges Hall Public School?
On the Success Index, Georges Hall Public School ranks higher (43.2 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 Georges Hall Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Georges Hall 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 Georges Hall Public School has 16.3.
How do Bass Hill Public School and Georges Hall Public School rank in NSW?
Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 and Georges Hall Public School is 1029th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.