St Kilian's School
St Kilian's School is a Catholic primary school in Bendigo, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% 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 St Kilian's School compares
By ICSEA, St Kilian's School ranks 550th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is DOXA School Bendigo, a Catholic secondary 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. St Kilian's School scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Kilian's School 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
St Kilian's School 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 St Kilian's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Kilian's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 0.5 km | 1003 | 56 lower | 1,918 |
| Camp Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bendigo | 0.6 km | 1040 | 19 lower | 251 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bendigo | 1.0 km | 1055 | 4 lower | 1,567 |
| Girton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Bendigo | 1.4 km | 1148 | 89 higher | 1,195 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Kilian's School a government school?
No, St Kilian's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Kilian's School offer?
St Kilian's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Kilian's School's ICSEA score?
St Kilian's School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Kilian's School?
St Kilian's School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Kilian's School?
The nearest schools to St Kilian's School are DOXA School Bendigo (0.2 km), Bendigo Senior Secondary College (0.5 km), Camp Hill Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is St Kilian's School located?
St Kilian's School is located in Bendigo, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at http://www.skbendigo.catholic.edu.au.