Bendigo Primary School vs Bendigo Senior Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bendigo Primary School
Bendigo · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 1005
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo · Government high school · 10-12
1,918 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bendigo Primary School Bendigo VIC | Bendigo Senior Secondary College Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #764 of 1,290 | #223 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2287 of 4,908 | #765 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 196 | 1,918 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 106 | 950 / 968 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 837 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 66.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.benviolet.vic.edu.au | www.bssc.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bendigo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 48.6).
- •Bendigo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bendigo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Bendigo Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 196.
- •Bendigo Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Bendigo Primary School better than Bendigo Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bendigo Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.6 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 Bendigo Primary School and Bendigo Senior Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bendigo Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bendigo Senior Secondary College has 13.5.
How do Bendigo Primary School and Bendigo Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bendigo Primary School is 764th of 1,290 and Bendigo Senior Secondary College is 223rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.