Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill vs Wattawa Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 986 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill
Yagoona · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1042
Wattawa Heights Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill Yagoona NSW | Wattawa Heights Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #553 of 1,619 | #1296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1700 of 4,908 | #4014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 179 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 94 | 100 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Yagoona 2199 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ctkbasshill.syd.catholic.edu.au | wattawahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 31.6).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Wattawa Heights Public School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 179.
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill is a catholic school while Wattawa Heights Public School is a government 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill better than Wattawa Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill ranks higher (62.4 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill and Wattawa Heights Public School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Yagoona and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattawa Heights Public School has 11.1.
How do Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill and Wattawa Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass Hill is 553rd 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.