Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus vs The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 310 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Bathurst · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 963
The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
393 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus Bathurst NSW | The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 539 | #891 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 1,472 | #2738 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 917 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 484 | 194 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 20.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.6 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.assumptionbathurst.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 35.1).
- •The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.3).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is the larger school with 917 students compared with 393.
- •The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is a government school while The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst is a catholic 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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus better than The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
On the Success Index, The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks higher (49.5 vs 35.1 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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
About 310 m in a straight line, between Bathurst and Bathurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 20.3.
How do Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst rank in NSW?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is 377th of 539 and The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 891st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.