Head-to-head · 2026

Marist 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.

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: Marist College Bendigo is Catholic; Victory Christian College is Independent (Christian).
  • ICSEA gap of 13: Victory Christian College 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 Victory Christian College
City / suburbMaiden Gully, BendigoStrathdale, Bendigo
SectorCatholicIndependent (Christian)
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsFoundation-Year 12Prep-Year 12
ICSEA10401053
Year 12 feeon requeston request
Year 7 feeon requeston request
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded19751995
ReligionRoman Catholic (Marist)Christian (Victory Church Bendigo)

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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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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