Bass High School

Bass High School is a government secondary school in Bass Hill, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 927, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 874 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 82% have a language background other than English.

Bass Hill NSW 2197. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
927
17th percentile
Enrolments
874
7-12
Students per teacher
15:1
59 teaching staff
Indigenous students
2%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
82%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Bass High School compares

By ICSEA, Bass High School ranks 464th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is George Bass School, a government combined school 0.5 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bass High School scores 927, below average.

ICSEA 927Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
927
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bass High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Bass High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Bass Hill

Bass High School is located in Bass Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,411/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 10,230.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Bass Hill suburb profile

Schools near Bass High School

The 8 nearest schools to Bass High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Bass High SchoolStudents
Villawood East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Villawood0.9 km898 29 lower301
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Georges Hall1.5 km1050 123 higher377
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Villawood1.6 km1053 126 higher226
Georges Hall Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Georges Hall1.6 km1017 90 higher685
Bass Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bass Hill1.8 km929 2 higher346
Chester Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chester Hill1.8 km958 31 higher578
Georges River GrammarIndependent Combined · Georges Hall1.8 km1095 168 higher933
HopePoint Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Georges Hall1.9 km1039 112 higher219

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bass High School a government school?

Yes, Bass High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Bass High School offer?

Bass High School offers 7-12.

What is Bass High School's ICSEA score?

Bass High School has an ICSEA score of 927, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Bass High School?

Bass High School has 874 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.

What schools are near Bass High School?

The nearest schools to Bass High School are George Bass School (0.5 km), Villawood East Public School (0.9 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.5 km).

Where is Bass High School located?

Bass High School is located in Bass Hill, NSW 2197. Visit the school website at https://bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Bass High School official website