Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh Secondary College is a government secondary school in Bentleigh East, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 936 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Bentleigh East VIC 3165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bentleigh Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Bentleigh Secondary College ranks 75th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southern Autistic School, a government combined school 0.2 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. Bentleigh Secondary College scores 1082, above average.
School zone
Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh East
Bentleigh Secondary College is located in Bentleigh East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,215/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 30,159.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bentleigh East suburb profileSchools near Bentleigh Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bentleigh Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · East Bentleigh | 0.2 km | 1049 | 33 lower | 294 |
| St Peter's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.0 km | 1121 | 39 higher | 625 |
| Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 1.1 km | 1120 | 38 higher | 393 |
| East Bentleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.1 km | 1100 | 18 higher | 324 |
| St Catherine's SchoolCatholic Primary · Moorabbin | 1.4 km | 1083 | 1 higher | 85 |
| Coatesville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.4 km | 1136 | 54 higher | 795 |
| Valkstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.5 km | 1156 | 74 higher | 668 |
| Southmoor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moorabbin | 1.6 km | 1121 | 39 higher | 368 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentleigh | 1.7 km | 1134 | 52 higher | 341 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentleigh Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Bentleigh Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bentleigh Secondary College offer?
Bentleigh Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Bentleigh Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Bentleigh Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bentleigh Secondary College?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 936 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bentleigh Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Bentleigh Secondary College are Southern Autistic School (0.2 km), St Bede's College - Bentleigh East Campus (1.0 km), St Peter's School (1.0 km).
Where is Bentleigh Secondary College located?
Bentleigh Secondary College is located in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165. Visit the school website at http://www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au.