Bass High School

Bass Hill, NSW, 2197

Gov Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 874 students Major city
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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

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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.

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What you need to teach here

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

NSW Education Standards Authority

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city