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Schools in Ballarat

There are 10 schools in Ballarat: 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Ballarat are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Ballarat

Private schools in and near Ballarat, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Ballarat

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Ballarat in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,721 students enrolled, 636 per school on average; the largest is Ballarat Clarendon College with 1,896.
  • 4 of the 10 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Ballarat

  1. Ballarat Clarendon College 1,896 students
  2. St Patrick's College 1,267 students
  3. Loreto College 948 students
  4. Black Hill Primary School 397 students
  5. Ballarat North Primary School 330 students
Questions

Schools in Ballarat: common questions

How many schools are there in Ballarat VIC?
There are 10 schools in Ballarat VIC, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Ballarat VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Ballarat VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Ballarat VIC?
Ballarat Clarendon College, with 1,896 students. Next are St Patrick's College (1,267), Loreto College (948) and Black Hill Primary School (397).
Are there single-sex schools in Ballarat VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school. The other 8 schools are co-educational.