Ararat Secondary College vs Weeroona College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 136 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ararat Secondary College
Ararat · Government high school · 7-12
332 students · ICSEA 940
Weeroona College Bendigo
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Ararat Secondary College Ararat VIC | Weeroona College Bendigo Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 348 | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1026 of 1,472 | #1050 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 161 | 365 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Ararat | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.araratcc.vic.edu.au | www.weeroona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ararat Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 35.6).
- •Ararat Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.7).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo is the larger school with 812 students compared with 332.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ararat Secondary College better than Weeroona College Bendigo?
On the Success Index, Ararat Secondary College ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ararat Secondary College and Weeroona College Bendigo?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat Secondary College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeroona College Bendigo has 10.7.
How do Ararat Secondary College and Weeroona College Bendigo rank in VIC?
Ararat Secondary College is 300th of 348 and Weeroona College Bendigo is 307th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.