DOXA School Bendigo vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
St Therese's School
Kennington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
460 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | DOXA School Bendigo Bendigo VIC | St Therese's School Kennington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #445 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 8-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 460 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 226 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Kennington 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.doxabendigo.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stkennington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •DOXA School Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.3).
- •St Therese's School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 47.
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 St Therese's 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 St Therese's School?
About 1.6 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 St Therese's School has 14.3.
How do DOXA School Bendigo and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
DOXA School Bendigo is unranked and St Therese's School is 445th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.