Bathurst West Public School vs St Stanislaus' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
St Stanislaus' College
Bathurst · Independent high school · 7-12
713 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Bathurst West Public School Bathurst NSW | St Stanislaus' College Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1378 of 1,619 | #185 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4231 of 4,908 | #464 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 515 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 277 | 0 / 713 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 31.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stannies.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Stanislaus' College scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 28.6).
- •St Stanislaus' College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Stanislaus' College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •St Stanislaus' College is the larger school with 713 students compared with 515.
- •St Stanislaus' College has grown faster over five years (33% vs 3%).
- •Bathurst West Public School is a government school while St Stanislaus' College is an independent 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 Bathurst West Public School better than St Stanislaus' College?
On the Success Index, St Stanislaus' College ranks higher (62.1 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 St Stanislaus' College?
About 2.1 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 St Stanislaus' College has 12.2.
How do Bathurst West Public School and St Stanislaus' College rank in NSW?
Bathurst West Public School is 1378th of 1,619 and St Stanislaus' College is 185th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.