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
- Bass High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A George Bass School 105 m
- B Villawood East Public School 920 m
- C Georges Hall Public School 1.6 km
- D Bass Hill Public School 1.8 km
- E Chester Hill Public School 1.8 km
- F Sefton Infants School 2.1 km
- G Carramar Public School 2.3 km
- H Lansvale East Public School 2.3 km
- I Chester Hill High School 2.7 km
- J Sefton High School 2.7 km
- K Villawood North Public School 2.8 km
- L Wattawa Heights Public School 2.8 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 164
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 82%
- 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.