Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is a government secondary school in Bendigo, VIC offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College ranks 184th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Therese's School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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 South East 7-10 Secondary College scores 1016, near average.
School zone
Bendigo South East 7-10 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 South East 7-10 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 South East 7-10 Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kennington | 1.1 km | 1076 | 60 higher | 460 |
| Kennington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kennington | 1.2 km | 979 | 37 lower | 581 |
| Victory Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Strathdale | 1.4 km | 1077 | 61 higher | 900 |
| Quarry Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quarry Hill | 1.7 km | 1037 | 21 higher | 324 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Quarry Hill | 2.0 km | 1064 | 48 higher | 234 |
| Spring Gully Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 2.3 km | 1056 | 40 higher | 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College offer?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College offers 7-10.
What is Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1016, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College are St Therese's School (1.1 km), Kennington Primary School (1.2 km), Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf Facility (1.4 km).
Where is Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College located?
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College is located in Bendigo, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at http://www.bse.vic.edu.au.