Marist College Bendigo vs Marong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Bendigo
Maiden Gully · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,203 students · ICSEA 1040
Marong Primary School
Marong · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Marist College Bendigo Maiden Gully VIC | Marong Primary School Marong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 239 | #805 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 1,259 | #2426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,203 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 620 / 583 | 121 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.9 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Maiden Gully 3551 | Marong 3515 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.marist.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=3b4a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Marong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 50.8).
- •Marist College Bendigo has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Bendigo is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 235.
- •Marong Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 18%).
- •Marist College Bendigo is a catholic school while Marong Primary School 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 Marist College Bendigo better than Marong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marong Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 50.8 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 Marist College Bendigo and Marong Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Maiden Gully and Marong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Bendigo has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marong Primary School has 12.2.
How do Marist College Bendigo and Marong Primary School rank in VIC?
Marist College Bendigo is 154th of 239 and Marong Primary School is 805th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.