Head-to-head · 2026
Braemar College vs Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Bendigo. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Braemar College is Independent; Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is Catholic.
- ICSEA gap of 81: Braemar College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is the older school (est. 1868 vs 1921).
- Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Braemar College | Catherine McAuley College Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Woodend, Bendigo | Bendigo, Bendigo |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Gender | co-educational | co-educational |
| Year levels | ELC-Year 12 | Year 7-12 |
| ICSEA | 1121 | 1040 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | on request |
| Year 7 fee | on request | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1921 | 1868 |
| Religion | Ecumenical | Roman Catholic (Mercy sisters) |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Braemar College
Standout strengths
- ›Alternative to schoolies program in Nepal with community service and Mt Everest Base Camp trek
- ›45 VCE level 3/4 studies with 73% bachelor degree enrolment
- ›10 VET programs and extensive co-curricular (26 sports, 29 music programs)
Independent co-educational school in Woodend, Bendigo. Alternative to schoolies program in Nepal with community service and Mt Everest Base Camp trek.
See full profile →Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
Standout strengths
- ›Dual campus model: Coolock (Years 7-9, Junortoun) and St Mary's (Years 10-12)
- ›iGen intergenerational program connecting students with aged care residents
- ›Trade Training Centre with functioning farm and STEAM learning facilities
Catholic co-educational school in Bendigo, Bendigo. Dual campus model: Coolock (Years 7-9, Junortoun) and St Mary's (Years 10-12).
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