Holy Rosary School vs Weeroona College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary School
White Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 1052
Weeroona College Bendigo
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Holy Rosary School White Hills VIC | Weeroona College Bendigo Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,290 | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1332 of 4,908 | #1050 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 295 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 131 | 365 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | White Hills 3550 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hrwhitehills.catholic.edu.au | www.weeroona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 35.6).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo is the larger school with 812 students compared with 295.
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
- •Holy Rosary School is a catholic school while Weeroona College Bendigo 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 Holy Rosary School better than Weeroona College Bendigo?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 35.6 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 Holy Rosary School and Weeroona College Bendigo?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between White Hills and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeroona College Bendigo has 10.7.
How do Holy Rosary School and Weeroona College Bendigo rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 488th of 1,290 and Weeroona College Bendigo is 307th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.