Caroline Chisholm School vs Sir Joseph Banks High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 563 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm School
Padstow · Government special · U
104 students · ICSEA 1004
Sir Joseph Banks High School
Revesby · Government high school · 7-12
945 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Padstow NSW | Sir Joseph Banks High School Revesby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #369 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1039 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 945 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 76 | 339 / 606 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Revesby 2212 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carolchish-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | sirjosephb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.9).
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 104.
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 7%).
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 Caroline Chisholm School better than Sir Joseph Banks High 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 Caroline Chisholm School and Sir Joseph Banks High School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Padstow and Revesby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir Joseph Banks High School has 11.9.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Sir Joseph Banks High School rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm School is unranked and Sir Joseph Banks High School is 369th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.