Bankstown Girls High School

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About the school

Bankstown Girls High School is a comprehensive public school located in Bankstown, catering to approximately 540 students, with 98% originating from language backgrounds other than English. This diverse school community fosters a rich learning environment that values individuality, compassion, and respect.

Educational Approach

The school's mission is rooted in the belief that every student should graduate as competent, independent, and caring lifelong learners and global citizens. To achieve this, Bankstown Girls High School emphasises the importance of academic and social skills as crucial for future well-being and success. The curriculum focuses on enhancing literacy, numeracy, creative and critical thinking, and ICT skills development, ensuring that students are engaged and retained.

Supporting Students

The school is committed to continual improvement, informed by annual evaluations and academic data, alongside feedback from parents, students, and teachers. Programs and support structures are designed to foster student growth, including tailored learning support for students with diverse needs.

Bankstown Girls High School has gained recognition for its innovative curriculum and teaching methodologies at both regional and state levels, demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality education. Additionally, the school's environment is designed to encourage a sense of belonging, empowering young women to excel academically and socially.

As a vital part of the Bankstown community, the school strives to create an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, making it an ideal place for students to thrive and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Mission

At Bankstown Girls High School, our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student embodies empathy and respect. We are committed to fostering independent learners who are literate, numerate and creative, equipped with the resilience and motivation to overcome challenges.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
551
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
551
ICSEA What does this mean?
964 (percentile 31)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
51% / 26% / 16% / 7%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
48.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
9.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 92
Year 8 114
Year 9 82
Year 10 97
Year 11 91
Year 12 75
Total 551

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 Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 551 - 964 48.3
2024 561 83.9 953 46.9
2023 503 82.4 959 45.6
2022 522 78.4 949 47.6
2021 525 82.6 950 47.8
2020 550 - 946 48.9
2019 553 83.7 948 48.5
2018 548 86.1 936 48.4
2017 546 88.9 934 48.4
2016 551 87.7 929 49.1
2015 555 88 934 49.6
2014 603 88.8 934 52.7
2013 642 90.5 950 53.7
2012 640 89.7 963 53.7
2011 650 88 952 55.4
2010 697 - 948 56.6
2009 689 - 961 56.4
2008 633 - 961 54.2

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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