DOXA School Bendigo vs Kennington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 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
Kennington Primary School
Kennington · Government primary · Prep-6
581 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | DOXA School Bendigo Bendigo VIC | Kennington Primary School Kennington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1017 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 8-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 581 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 292 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 51.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Kennington 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.doxabendigo.catholic.edu.au/ | www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kennington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •DOXA School Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.3).
- •Kennington Primary School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 47.
- •DOXA School Bendigo has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
- •DOXA School Bendigo is a catholic school while Kennington Primary School is a government 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 Kennington Primary 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 Kennington Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Kennington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
DOXA School Bendigo has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kennington Primary School has 11.3.
How do DOXA School Bendigo and Kennington Primary School rank in VIC?
DOXA School Bendigo is unranked and Kennington Primary School is 1017th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.