Government co-ed secondary (Years 10–12) in Bendigo, VIC, serving 1918 students with strong VET and academic pathways.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is also known as BSSC, BSSC Bendigo and Bendigo Senior SC.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,918 students. It offers education for years 10-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 98%, which is strong.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 96%.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is located in Bendigo, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1003 (48th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.