[1] BSE occupies a building originally known as the Bendigo Girls' School.

Although the main construction project has been finalised, the hall is still under renovation for the new athlete development program which was established in 2014.

Students can apply to be in one of the five fields: drama, vocals, visual arts, music or dance.

Golden Square Secondary College was closed at the end of 2008 and was demolished in late 2009; the site is currently vacant.

As of January 2019, Glen Donald is principal of the school, replacing Ernie Fleming.