# Bass High School

Bass High School is a NSW government secondary school in Bass Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 874 (2025)
- **Address**: 10 Arundle Rd, Bass Hill NSW 2197
- **Phone**: (02) 9726 3644
- **Website**: https://bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bass-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48570
- **Established**: 1959-01-01

## About

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.

Motto: "Tibi Confidas"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 874 |
| 2024 | 786 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2022 | 672 |
| 2021 | 648 |
| 2020 | 620 |
| 2019 | 630 |
| 2018 | 606 |
| 2017 | 659 |
| 2016 | 709 |
| 2015 | 779 |
| 2014 | 742 |
| 2013 | 765 |
| 2012 | 785 |
| 2011 | 844 |
| 2010 | 835 |
| 2009 | 827 |
| 2008 | 815 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48570-bass-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.