Kalianna School vs Weeroona College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalianna School
Bendigo · Government special · U
221 students · ICSEA 895
Weeroona College Bendigo
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Kalianna School Bendigo VIC | Weeroona College Bendigo Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1050 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 221 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 133 | 365 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kalianna.vic.edu.au | www.weeroona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalianna School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 10.7).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo is the larger school with 812 students compared with 221.
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Kalianna School better than Weeroona College Bendigo?
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 Kalianna School and Weeroona College Bendigo?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalianna School has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeroona College Bendigo has 10.7.
How do Kalianna School and Weeroona College Bendigo rank in VIC?
Kalianna School is unranked and Weeroona College Bendigo is 307th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.