Catholic co-ed combined school of 1,203 students (Prep–12) in Maiden Gully, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN 12 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 64.0; the result is a B- overall.
Marist College Bendigo is also known as Marist Bendigo.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Catholic schools, ranks #64 of 91.
Marist College Bendigo has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1040, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Marist College Bendigo, Year 3 students averaged 402 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 468, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 528, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 560, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Marist College Bendigo is a large catholic combined school with approximately 1,203 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Marist College Bendigo has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,320. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 42/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Marist College Bendigo has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Marist College Bendigo has a median ATAR of 64.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 96%.
Marist College Bendigo is located in Maiden Gully, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1040 (64th 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.