La Salle Catholic College vs Yagoona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 765 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1011
Yagoona Public School
Yagoona · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | La Salle Catholic College Bankstown NSW | Yagoona Public School Yagoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 539 | #874 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #557 of 1,472 | #2672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,057 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 579 | 265 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.4 | 48.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Yagoona 2199 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | yagoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 50.2).
- •La Salle Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 556.
- •La Salle Catholic College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -3%).
- •La Salle Catholic College is a catholic school while Yagoona 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 La Salle Catholic College better than Yagoona Public School?
On the Success Index, La Salle Catholic College ranks higher (58.1 vs 50.2 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 La Salle Catholic College and Yagoona Public School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Bankstown and Yagoona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Salle Catholic College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yagoona Public School has 11.5.
How do La Salle Catholic College and Yagoona Public School rank in NSW?
La Salle Catholic College is 220th of 539 and Yagoona Public School is 874th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.