Bendigo Senior Secondary College vs Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo · Government high school · 10-12
1,918 students · ICSEA 1003
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-10
1,030 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Bendigo Senior Secondary College Bendigo VIC | Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 348 | #237 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #765 of 1,472 | #816 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,918 | 1,030 |
| Girls / boys | 950 / 968 | 465 / 565 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 263 |
| Year 12 cohort | 837 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 77.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bssc.edu.au/ | www.bse.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bendigo Senior Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 46.2).
- •Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bendigo Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 1,030.
- •Bendigo Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -31%).
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 Senior Secondary College better than Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bendigo Senior Secondary College ranks higher (48.6 vs 46.2 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 Senior Secondary College and Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has 13.2.
How do Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is 223rd of 348 and Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is 237th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.