Bentleigh Secondary College vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
St Peter's School
Bentleigh East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
625 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Bentleigh Secondary College Bentleigh East VIC | St Peter's School Bentleigh East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 348 | #191 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,472 | #369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 936 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 535 | 294 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Bentleigh East 3165 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au | www.spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 75.2).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is the larger school with 936 students compared with 625.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is a government school while St Peter's School 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 St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.2 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 Bentleigh Secondary College and St Peter's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Bentleigh East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Bentleigh Secondary College and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Bentleigh Secondary College is 71st of 348 and St Peter's School is 191st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.