Bentleigh Secondary College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Bentleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
732 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Bentleigh Secondary College Bentleigh East VIC | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 348 | #76 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,472 | #182 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 936 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 535 | 732 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au | www.olsh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.2 vs 74.3).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is the larger school with 936 students compared with 732.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 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 Bentleigh Secondary College better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bentleigh Secondary College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 11.4.
How do Bentleigh Secondary College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Bentleigh Secondary College is 71st of 348 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 76th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.