Bass High School
Bass Hill, NSW, 2197
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
88.2
71.1 teaching · 17.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
874
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
82%
Girls vs boys
372 girls · 502 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Bass High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in Bass Hill, NSW, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 with a current enrolment of approximately 605 students. The school has a notably diverse student population, with more than 78% of students coming from families where English is not the first language. This cultural richness shapes the character of the school community and informs its approach to teaching and learning across all facets of school life. The school operates a special education unit, extending its capacity to support students with a range of learning needs within a mainstream setting. Strategically, the school is focused on quality teaching, advancing literacy and numeracy, supporting student wellbeing, raising student learning outcomes, improving engagement, and increasing retention — priorities that reflect the breadth of work underway to strengthen outcomes for every student. The school's motto, "Tibi Confidas" — meaning to stay true to yourself — underpins the school's approach to student growth, encouraging students to trust their own judgement, follow their convictions, and develop their capabilities with confidence.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,177
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city