Bundoora Secondary College vs Loyola College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundoora Secondary College
Bundoora · Government high school · 7-12
540 students · ICSEA 1030
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Bundoora Secondary College Bundoora VIC | Loyola College Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 348 | #130 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 1,472 | #391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 540 | 1,443 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 281 | 738 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 123.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 62.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au | www.loyola.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundoora Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 65.5).
- •Loyola College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loyola College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 540.
- •Bundoora Secondary College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 6%).
- •Bundoora Secondary College is a government school while Loyola 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 Bundoora Secondary College better than Loyola College?
On the Success Index, Bundoora Secondary College ranks higher (67.3 vs 65.5 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 Bundoora Secondary College and Loyola College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundoora Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loyola College has 11.7.
How do Bundoora Secondary College and Loyola College rank in VIC?
Bundoora Secondary College is 119th of 348 and Loyola College is 130th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.