Government co-ed secondary (Years 9–12) in Bankstown, NSW; 545 students, highly diverse with LBOTE 100%.
1 HSC Top Achievers — #129 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Bankstown Senior College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 545 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bankstown Senior College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Bankstown Senior College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 97%.
Bankstown Senior College is located in Bankstown, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 847 (5th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.