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Schools in Bendigo

There are 13 schools in Bendigo: 5 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 8 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Bendigo are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Bendigo

Private schools in and near Greater Bendigo, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Bendigo

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Bendigo

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Bendigo in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 8,553 students enrolled, 658 per school on average; the largest is Bendigo Senior Secondary College with 1,918.
  • 5 of the 13 schools (38%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Bendigo

  1. Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1,918 students
  2. Catherine McAuley College 1,567 students
  3. Girton Grammar School 1,195 students
  4. Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College 1,030 students
  5. Weeroona College Bendigo 812 students
Questions

Schools in Bendigo: common questions

How many schools are there in Bendigo VIC?
There are 13 schools in Bendigo VIC, including 5 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Bendigo VIC?
5 Catholic and independent schools, 38% of all schools in Bendigo VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Bendigo VIC?
Bendigo Senior Secondary College, with 1,918 students. Next are Catherine McAuley College (1,567), Girton Grammar School (1,195) and Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College (1,030).
Are there single-sex schools in Bendigo VIC?
No. All 13 schools in Bendigo VIC take both boys and girls.