Head-to-head · 2026

Marist College Bendigo vs Sacred Heart College Kyneton

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

  • Sacred Heart College Kyneton offers boarding; Marist College Bendigo is day-only.
  • ICSEA gap of 19: Sacred Heart College Kyneton draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Bendigo, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Marist College Bendigo Sacred Heart College Kyneton
City / suburbMaiden Gully, BendigoKyneton, Bendigo
SectorCatholicCatholic
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsFoundation-Year 12Year 7-12
ICSEA10401059
Year 12 feeon request$10,320
Year 7 feeon request$9,560
BoardingDay schoolYes
Founded1975
ReligionRoman Catholic (Marist)Roman Catholic

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

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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Sacred Heart College Kyneton

Standout strengths

  • Low-fee Catholic college with state-of-the-art facilities
  • 50 VCE level 3/4 studies and 19 VET programs available
  • Boarding facilities available (fees upon enquiry)

Catholic co-educational school in Kyneton, Bendigo. Low-fee Catholic college with state-of-the-art facilities.

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