Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a government secondary school in Bendigo, VIC offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,918 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Bendigo VIC 3552. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bendigo Senior Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Bendigo Senior Secondary College ranks 217th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Camp Hill Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Bendigo Senior Secondary College scores 1003, near average.
School zone
Bendigo Senior Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Bendigo
Bendigo Senior Secondary 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 Bendigo Senior Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bendigo Senior Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 0.1 km | 1040 | 37 higher | 251 |
| St Kilian's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bendigo | 0.5 km | 1059 | 56 higher | 268 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 0.6 km | 1055 | 52 higher | 1,567 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.0 km | 1148 | 145 higher | 1,195 |
| Creek Street Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.4 km | 1063 | 60 higher | 457 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bendigo Senior Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bendigo Senior Secondary College offer?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College offers 10-12.
What is Bendigo Senior Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bendigo Senior Secondary College?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has 1,918 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bendigo Senior Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Bendigo Senior Secondary College are Camp Hill Primary School (0.1 km), St Kilian's School (0.5 km), Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Bendigo Senior Secondary College located?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is located in Bendigo, VIC 3552. Visit the school website at http://www.bssc.edu.au/.