Eaglehawk Secondary College vs St Liborius' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 600 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk · Government high school · 7-10
561 students · ICSEA 922
St Liborius' School
Eaglehawk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC | St Liborius' School Eaglehawk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #658 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 1,472 | #1946 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 561 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 120 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Eaglehawk 3556 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sleaglehawk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Liborius' School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 25.7).
- •St Liborius' School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.0).
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 258.
- •St Liborius' School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College is a government school while St Liborius' 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 Eaglehawk Secondary College better than St Liborius' School?
On the Success Index, St Liborius' School ranks higher (59.8 vs 25.7 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 Eaglehawk Secondary College and St Liborius' School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Eaglehawk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Liborius' School has 11.0.
How do Eaglehawk Secondary College and St Liborius' School rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 and St Liborius' School is 658th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.