Bundoora Secondary College vs St Damian's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St Damian's School
Bundoora · Catholic primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Bundoora Secondary College Bundoora VIC | St Damian's School Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 348 | #517 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 1,472 | #1425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 540 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 281 | 192 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Banyule | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au | www.sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundoora Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 65.5).
- •St Damian's School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundoora Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Bundoora Secondary College is the larger school with 540 students compared with 378.
- •Bundoora Secondary College has grown faster over five years (61% vs -3%).
- •Bundoora Secondary College is a government school while St Damian'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 Bundoora Secondary College better than St Damian's School?
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 St Damian's School?
About 1.1 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 St Damian's School has 14.4.
How do Bundoora Secondary College and St Damian's School rank in VIC?
Bundoora Secondary College is 119th of 348 and St Damian's School is 517th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.