Bass High School

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About the school

Bass High School is a comprehensive, coeducational institution located in Bass Hill within the Bankstown educational area. The school embraces a proudly multicultural environment, with approximately 70% of its students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The dedicated teaching staff is committed to enhancing student learning outcomes through professional development, literacy, numeracy, and student support initiatives.

Community Involvement

Parents and community members actively participate in the school's life, organised through the Parents and Citizens Association and collaboration with a community liaison officer. Key programs such as the National Partnership on Low SES School Communities contribute to improvements and innovations at the school.

Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities

Offering a diverse curriculum, Bass High provides traditional subjects alongside vocational courses such as hospitality, construction, and business services. The school farm presents unique opportunities for students interested in agriculture and primary industries. Additionally, Bass High boasts a proud sporting tradition, regularly competing at zone, area, and state levels, particularly excelling in Rugby League competitions. The arts are also well-represented, with strong performances in dance, drama, and music, evidenced by outstanding HSC results.

Student Support Programs

The PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) program cultivates positive relationships between students and teachers, while initiatives like the GOALS program offer mentoring for students. The school community celebrates achievements through various recognition programs. Recent infrastructure developments have significantly enhanced facilities, including a fitness centre, performing arts centre, and upgraded science laboratories, creating a vibrant learning environment.

Mission

Our school seeks to provide a caring, enthusiastic and innovative learning experience for all our students.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
874 (372 girls, 502 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
871.2
ICSEA What does this mean?
927 (percentile 17)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
65% / 23% / 10% / 2%
Indigenous students
2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
71.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 142
Year 8 132
Year 9 129
Year 10 177
Year 11 165
Year 12 129
Total 874

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 874 372 502 - 927 71.1
2024 786 348 438 77.8 926 64.3
2023 726 329 397 79 915 61.2
2022 672 299 373 77.6 907 62.3
2021 648 271 377 81.9 911 59.5
2020 620 272 348 - 911 58.9
2019 630 283 347 84 911 57.1
2018 606 272 334 84.7 910 56.2
2017 659 277 382 84.7 911 59.7
2016 709 293 416 87.3 908 62.2
2015 779 316 463 88.6 908 64
2014 742 296 446 90.2 908 62.6
2013 765 297 468 90.3 910 64.5
2012 785 307 478 88.7 946 63.9
2011 844 332 512 86.7 940 66.6
2010 835 337 498 - 934 66
2009 827 343 484 - 937 65.6
2008 815 343 472 - 937 64.9

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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