Bendigo Primary School vs Catherine McAuley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 863 m 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
Catherine McAuley College
Bendigo · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,567 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Bendigo Primary School Bendigo VIC | Catherine McAuley College Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #764 of 1,290 | #109 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2287 of 4,908 | #310 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 196 | 1,567 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 106 | 758 / 809 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 337 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 176 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 126.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 64.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.benviolet.vic.edu.au | www.cmc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley College scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 55.5).
- •Catherine McAuley College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catherine McAuley College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Catherine McAuley College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 196.
- •Catherine McAuley College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
- •Bendigo Primary School is a government school while Catherine McAuley College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Catherine McAuley College?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley College ranks higher (68.8 vs 55.5 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 Catherine McAuley College?
About 863 m 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 Catherine McAuley College has 12.4.
How do Bendigo Primary School and Catherine McAuley College rank in VIC?
Bendigo Primary School is 764th of 1,290 and Catherine McAuley College is 109th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.