Bass Hill Public School vs Wattawa Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Wattawa Heights Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW | Wattawa Heights Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1293 of 1,619 | #1296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4008 of 4,908 | #4014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 186 | 100 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wattawahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.6 vs 31.6).
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 196.
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
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 Wattawa Heights Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bass Hill Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Bankstown 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 Wattawa Heights Public School has 11.1.
How do Bass Hill Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 and Wattawa Heights Public School is 1296th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.