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Ararat · Victoria

Schools in Ararat

There are 6 schools in Ararat: 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 2 Catholic schools. Government schools in Ararat are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Ararat

Catholic secondary school

Marian College

Years 7 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Ararat, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Ararat

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Ararat

At a glance

Schools in Ararat in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,351 students enrolled, 225 per school on average; the largest is Marian College with 369.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Ararat

  1. Marian College 369 students
  2. Ararat Secondary College 332 students
  3. Ararat West Primary School 257 students
  4. Ararat Primary School 223 students
  5. St Mary's School 121 students
Questions

Schools in Ararat: common questions

How many schools are there in Ararat VIC?
There are 6 schools in Ararat VIC, including 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Ararat VIC?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Ararat VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Ararat VIC?
Marian College, with 369 students. Next are Ararat Secondary College (332), Ararat West Primary School (257) and Ararat Primary School (223).
Are there single-sex schools in Ararat VIC?
No. All 6 schools in Ararat VIC take both boys and girls.