Head-to-head · 2026

Creek Street Christian 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.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Creek Street Christian College is Independent (Christian); Girton Grammar School is Independent.
  • ICSEA gap of 107: Girton Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Creek Street Christian College Girton Grammar School
City / suburbBendigo, BendigoBendigo, Bendigo
SectorIndependent (Christian)Independent
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsPrep-Year 10Prep-Year 12
ICSEA10411148
Year 12 feeon request$16,044
Year 7 feeon request$13,896
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded19811993
ReligionChristianNon-denominational

All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Creek Street Christian College

Standout strengths

  • IB World School offering Primary Years Programme
  • Intentionally affordable independent option emphasising smaller-school pastoral care
  • Community-focused with mission trips and charitable initiatives

Independent (Christian) co-educational school in Bendigo, Bendigo. IB World School offering Primary Years Programme.

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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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