Head-to-head · 2026
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo 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: Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is Catholic; Victory Christian College is Independent (Christian).
- ICSEA gap of 13: Victory Christian College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is the older school (est. 1868 vs 1995).
- Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Catherine McAuley College Bendigo | Victory Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Bendigo, Bendigo | Strathdale, Bendigo |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent (Christian) |
| Gender | co-educational | co-educational |
| Year levels | Year 7-12 | Prep-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1040 | 1053 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | on request |
| Year 7 fee | on request | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1868 | 1995 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (Mercy sisters) | Christian (Victory Church Bendigo) |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
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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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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