Head-to-head · 2026

Braemar College vs Girton Grammar School

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

  • ICSEA gap of 27: Girton Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Braemar College is the older school (est. 1921 vs 1993).
  • Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Braemar College Girton Grammar School
City / suburbWoodend, BendigoBendigo, Bendigo
SectorIndependentIndependent
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsELC-Year 12Prep-Year 12
ICSEA11211148
Year 12 feeon request$16,044
Year 7 feeon request$13,896
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded19211993
ReligionEcumenicalNon-denominational

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.

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Girton Grammar School

Standout strengths

  • Tiered fee structure replacing flat fees gradually through 2031
  • Extensive VCE program with 38 level 3/4 subjects available
  • Strong co-curricular programs including 16 sport types and music ensembles

Independent co-educational school in Bendigo, Bendigo. Tiered fee structure replacing flat fees gradually through 2031.

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