Head-to-head · 2026

Girton Grammar School vs Marist 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: Girton Grammar School is Independent; Marist College Bendigo is Catholic.
  • ICSEA gap of 108: 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 Girton Grammar School Marist College Bendigo
City / suburbBendigo, BendigoMaiden Gully, Bendigo
SectorIndependentCatholic
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsPrep-Year 12Foundation-Year 12
ICSEA11481040
Year 12 fee$16,044on request
Year 7 fee$13,896on request
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded19931975
ReligionNon-denominationalRoman Catholic (Marist)

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

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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Marist College Bendigo

Standout strengths

  • 54 VCE level 3/4 studies with 189 VCE students (99% satisfactory completion)
  • 20 VET programs serving 111 students
  • East Timor immersion experiences for students

Catholic co-educational school in Maiden Gully, Bendigo. 54 VCE level 3/4 studies with 189 VCE students (99% satisfactory completion).

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