St Bede's College
St Bede's College is a Catholic secondary school in Mentone, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1097, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,882 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students have a language background other than English.
Mentone VIC 3194. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bede's College compares
By ICSEA, St Bede's College ranks 57th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mentone Girls' Grammar School, an independent combined school 0.4 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 Bede's College scores 1097, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bede's 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 Mentone
St Bede's College is located in Mentone, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,889/wk and median rent of $392/wk. Population: 13,197.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mentone suburb profileSchools near St Bede's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bede's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 0.4 km | 1174 | 77 higher | 560 |
| Mentone Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Mentone | 0.4 km | 1144 | 47 higher | 2,008 |
| Kilbreda CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mentone | 0.8 km | 1082 | 15 lower | 928 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mentone | 0.9 km | 1116 | 19 higher | 460 |
| Mentone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mentone | 0.9 km | 1112 | 15 higher | 299 |
| Parkdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkdale | 1.3 km | 1133 | 36 higher | 631 |
| Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mentone | 1.7 km | 1102 | 5 higher | 1,102 |
| Parktone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkdale | 1.8 km | 1101 | 4 higher | 411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bede's College a government school?
No, St Bede's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bede's College offer?
St Bede's College offers 7-12.
What is St Bede's College's ICSEA score?
St Bede's College has an ICSEA score of 1097, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bede's College?
St Bede's College has 1,882 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bede's College?
The nearest schools to St Bede's College are Mentone Girls' Grammar School (0.4 km), Mentone Grammar School (0.4 km), Kilbreda College (0.8 km).
Where is St Bede's College located?
St Bede's College is located in Mentone, VIC 3194. Visit the school website at http://www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au.