Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College vs Kennington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-10
1,030 students · ICSEA 1016
Kennington Primary School
Kennington · Government primary · Prep-6
581 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo VIC | Kennington Primary School Kennington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 348 | #1017 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #816 of 1,472 | #3198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,030 | 581 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 565 | 292 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 263 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.9 | 51.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Kennington 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bse.vic.edu.au | www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 43.3).
- •Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kennington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 581.
- •Kennington Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 South East 7-10 Secondary College better than Kennington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College ranks higher (46.2 vs 43.3 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 South East 7-10 Secondary College and Kennington Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Kennington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kennington Primary School has 11.3.
How do Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College and Kennington Primary School rank in VIC?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is 237th of 348 and Kennington Primary School is 1017th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.