Catherine McAuley College
Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic secondary school in Bendigo, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,567 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bendigo VIC 3550. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Catherine McAuley College compares
By ICSEA, Catherine McAuley College ranks 110th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Camp Hill Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Catherine McAuley College scores 1055, above average.
Enrolment and location
Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Bendigo
Catherine McAuley College is located in Bendigo, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,429/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bendigo suburb profileSchools near Catherine McAuley College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Catherine McAuley College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 0.5 km | 1040 | 15 lower | 251 |
| Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 0.6 km | 1003 | 52 lower | 1,918 |
| St Kilian's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bendigo | 1.0 km | 1059 | 4 higher | 268 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.0 km | 1148 | 93 higher | 1,195 |
| Creek Street Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.3 km | 1063 | 8 higher | 457 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catherine McAuley College a government school?
No, Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Catherine McAuley College offer?
Catherine McAuley College offers 7-12.
What is Catherine McAuley College's ICSEA score?
Catherine McAuley College has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Catherine McAuley College?
Catherine McAuley College has 1,567 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Catherine McAuley College?
The nearest schools to Catherine McAuley College are Camp Hill Primary School (0.5 km), Bendigo Senior Secondary College (0.6 km), Bendigo Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Catherine McAuley College located?
Catherine McAuley College is located in Bendigo, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/.