Head-to-head · 2026

Girton Grammar School 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: Girton Grammar School is Independent; Victory Christian College is Independent (Christian).
  • ICSEA gap of 95: 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 Victory Christian College
City / suburbBendigo, BendigoStrathdale, Bendigo
SectorIndependentIndependent (Christian)
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsPrep-Year 12Prep-Year 12
ICSEA11481053
Year 12 fee$16,044on request
Year 7 fee$13,896on request
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded19931995
ReligionNon-denominationalChristian (Victory Church Bendigo)

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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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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