Bathurst West Public School vs Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bathurst West Public School
Bathurst · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 927
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Bathurst · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Bathurst West Public School Bathurst NSW | Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1378 of 1,619 | #377 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4231 of 4,908 | #1059 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 515 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 277 | 433 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 77.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 17% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bathurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 28.6).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is the larger school with 917 students compared with 515.
- •Bathurst West Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -15%).
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 Bathurst West Public School better than Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus?
On the Success Index, Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus ranks higher (35.1 vs 28.6 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 Bathurst West Public School and Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Bathurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bathurst West Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has 11.8.
How do Bathurst West Public School and Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus rank in NSW?
Bathurst West Public School is 1378th of 1,619 and Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is 377th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.