Bundoora Secondary College vs Northside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Northside Christian College
Bundoora · Independent combined · Prep-12
643 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Bundoora Secondary College Bundoora VIC | Northside Christian College Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 348 | #91 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 1,472 | #312 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 540 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 281 | 313 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Banyule | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au | www.ncc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.3 vs 67.6).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundoora Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 643 students compared with 540.
- •Bundoora Secondary College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 44%).
- •Bundoora Secondary College is a government school while Northside Christian College is an independent 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 Northside Christian 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 Bundoora Secondary College and Northside Christian College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundoora Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northside Christian College has 13.8.
How do Bundoora Secondary College and Northside Christian College rank in VIC?
Bundoora Secondary College is 119th of 348 and Northside Christian College is 91st of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.