George Bass School vs Georges River Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
George Bass School
Bass Hill · Government special · U
102 students · ICSEA 979
Georges River Grammar
Georges Hall · Independent combined · K-12
933 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | George Bass School Bass Hill NSW | Georges River Grammar Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #143 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #456 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 102 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 71 | 440 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bass Hill 2197 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | georgebass-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.grg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •George Bass School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 12.2).
- •Georges River Grammar is the larger school with 933 students compared with 102.
- •Georges River Grammar has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
- •George Bass School is a government school while Georges River Grammar 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 George Bass School better than Georges River Grammar?
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 George Bass School and Georges River Grammar?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bass Hill and Georges Hall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
George Bass School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River Grammar has 12.2.
How do George Bass School and Georges River Grammar rank in NSW?
George Bass School is unranked and Georges River Grammar is 143rd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.