Eaglehawk Secondary College vs Weeroona College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.8 km 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
Weeroona College Bendigo
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC | Weeroona College Bendigo Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 1,472 | #1050 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 561 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 365 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.weeroona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Weeroona College Bendigo scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 25.7).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.7).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo is the larger school with 812 students compared with 561.
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has grown faster over five years (10% vs -15%).
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 Weeroona College Bendigo?
On the Success Index, Weeroona College Bendigo ranks higher (35.6 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 Weeroona College Bendigo?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeroona College Bendigo has 10.7.
How do Eaglehawk Secondary College and Weeroona College Bendigo rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 and Weeroona College Bendigo is 307th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.