# Bankstown Senior College

Bankstown Senior College is a NSW government senior college in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Senior College
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 9 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 545 (2025)
- **Address**: Antwerp St, Bankstown NSW 2200
- **Phone**: (02) 9707 3288
- **Website**: https://bankstowns-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bankstowns-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 55388
- **Established**: 1963-01-01

## About

Bankstown Senior College is located 24 km south west of Sydney, near Bankstown Station. Established in 1991, the College provides senior secondary education for students aged 15 years and older. As one of only four standalone senior high schools in the NSW public education system, it caters to students of all ages and abilities. Notably, over 90% of its students come from backgrounds where languages other than English are spoken, representing more than 40 different countries.

## Flexible Learning Environment
The College offers a supportive, non-uniform setting with a four-day week, allowing students to learn at their own pace. This model is particularly beneficial for students balancing education with part-time work or personal commitments.

## Courses Offered
Bankstown Senior College specializes in providing a range of courses, including:
- Preliminary and Higher School Certificates
- Certificate II in General and Vocational Education (CGVE), equivalent to Year 10 School Certificate
- Intensive English Classes (IEC)
- Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
- Preparation courses for Year 10 and the Higher School Certificate.

## Commitment to Student Success
The College supports students who may have experienced interruptions in their formal education or need additional help, including ESL learners and those at risk of not completing their studies. Teachers and support teams work closely with students to create individual learning pathways, fostering an environment where all can succeed. 

In summary, Bankstown Senior College is dedicated to empowering its diverse student body, providing a high-quality education tailored to meet a variety of learning needs, and preparing students for successful futures.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 545 |
| 2024 | 604 |
| 2023 | 561 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2021 | 456 |
| 2020 | 554 |
| 2019 | 524 |
| 2018 | 433 |
| 2017 | 497 |
| 2016 | 412 |
| 2015 | 461 |
| 2014 | 396 |
| 2013 | 384 |
| 2012 | 356 |
| 2011 | 408 |
| 2010 | 414 |
| 2009 | 384 |
| 2008 | 353 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/55388-bankstown-senior-college), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.