Bentleigh Secondary College vs Cheltenham Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh East · Government high school · 7-12
936 students · ICSEA 1082
Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham · Government high school · 7-12
759 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Bentleigh Secondary College Bentleigh East VIC | Cheltenham Secondary College Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 348 | #143 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,472 | #450 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 936 | 759 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 535 | 303 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au | www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bentleigh Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 62.5).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is the larger school with 936 students compared with 759.
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -18%).
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 Bentleigh Secondary College better than Cheltenham Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bentleigh Secondary College ranks higher (75.2 vs 62.5 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 Bentleigh Secondary College and Cheltenham Secondary College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cheltenham Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Bentleigh Secondary College and Cheltenham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bentleigh Secondary College is 71st of 348 and Cheltenham Secondary College is 143rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.