Named after the coastal explorer George Bass, this school was established in 1959.

Facilities: Modern hall, library, learning centre, computer rooms, art facilities, modern home economics and industrial arts block, drama and dance studios. The large grounds feature a farm, ovals, basketball courts and large recreation areas.

Electives Years 9 and 10: Commerce, Agriculture, Computing Studies, French, Wood and Metal Technics, Technical Drawing, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Child Studies, Photography, Electronics.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Electives change to meet the needs of students and range across all levels of English, all levels of Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Agriculture, Information Process Technology, Ancient History, Drama, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Geography, Economics, Design and Technology (Textiles, Woodwork or Metalwork options), Engineering Science, Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Hospitality, French, Music, PD/Health/PE, Sport, Life and Recreation, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Photography and Videocraft, Business Services, Construction, Information Technology, Primary Industries — Office.

Extracurricular activities: Debating, dancing, SRC, various sporting teams.

Welfare and personal development: Welfare at Bass High is based on strong discipline and mutual respect between teachers and students. The school offers peer support, a student council, work and careers guidance, a Years 7 to 11 camping program, Bass achievers, and a school community involvement program. Wearing school uniform is compulsory.

Special features: Bass High is supported by an active P&C council. There is an extensive English-as-a-second-language program provided in addition to special education.