DOXA School Bendigo vs Girton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
DOXA School Bendigo
Bendigo · Catholic special · 8-12
47 students · ICSEA 961
Girton Grammar School
Bendigo · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,195 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | DOXA School Bendigo Bendigo VIC | Girton Grammar School Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #72 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #220 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 8-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 47 | 1,195 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 586 / 609 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 93.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 65.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.doxabendigo.catholic.edu.au/ | www.girton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Girton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •DOXA School Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.7).
- •Girton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 47.
- •Girton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -6%).
- •DOXA School Bendigo is a catholic school while Girton Grammar School 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 DOXA School Bendigo better than Girton Grammar School?
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 DOXA School Bendigo and Girton Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
DOXA School Bendigo has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Girton Grammar School has 12.7.
How do DOXA School Bendigo and Girton Grammar School rank in VIC?
DOXA School Bendigo is unranked and Girton Grammar School is 72nd of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.