Head-to-head · 2026
Braemar College vs Victory Christian College
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; Victory Christian College is Independent (Christian).
- ICSEA gap of 68: Braemar College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Braemar College is the older school (est. 1921 vs 1995).
- Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Braemar College | Victory Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Woodend, Bendigo | Strathdale, Bendigo |
| Sector | Independent | Independent (Christian) |
| Gender | co-educational | co-educational |
| Year levels | ELC-Year 12 | Prep-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1121 | 1053 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | on request |
| Year 7 fee | on request | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1921 | 1995 |
| Religion | Ecumenical | Christian (Victory Church Bendigo) |
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 →Victory Christian College
Standout strengths
- ›School Fee Calculator tool available online for parents
- ›Flexible Christian education emphasising community values
- ›Member of Independent Schools Victoria and Christian Schools Australia
Independent (Christian) co-educational school in Strathdale, Bendigo. School Fee Calculator tool available online for parents.
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