Ballarat Schools and Training Facilities Receive Upgrades Through State Support

Nine Catholic school communities across the Diocese of Ballarat have received funding from the Allan State Government for new and upgraded facilities. This support targets infrastructure improvements at multiple sites within the diocese.

Facility Upgrades at Specialist and Catholic Schools

Ballarat Specialist School has unveiled new admin, specialist and junior years buildings. These additions support students aged 3 to 18 with diagnosed intellectual disabilities. The developments form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local specialist education options. Nine Catholic school communities in the Diocese of Ballarat have also secured state funding for facility projects, allowing targeted upgrades across the network.

Training Centre and University Investments

A new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership centre has opened in Ballarat. The centre delivers professional learning programs for teachers and school leaders across western Victoria. Federation University’s Ballarat campus received $6.1 million to upgrade plumbing, building and construction training facilities for aspiring tradies. These investments focus on expanding practical training capacity in the region.

Enrolment Shifts and Service Demand

Non-government school enrolments in Ballarat rose to 42 per cent of new prep students in 2025, up from 33 per cent in 2021. The increase indicates growing demand for non-government options and places additional pressure on existing facilities and staffing. Local services are responding through the funded upgrades and the new teaching academy to maintain quality across both government and non-government sectors.

Further details on project timelines and specific allocations will be released by the respective institutions as works progress. Families seeking enrolment information can contact individual schools or the Diocese of Ballarat directly.