Schools in Ballarat 2026, Complete Guide

Schools in Ballarat 2026, Overview

Ballarat has a diverse school landscape, strong Victorian Government schools, a significant Catholic school sector (Diocese of Ballarat) and several well-regarded independent private schools. Here's a guide to Ballarat schools in 2026. vic.gov.au/education

Victorian Government Schools

Ballarat government schools use neighbourhood zones, check findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Ballarat's government school sector includes several strong schools particularly at the primary level. Mount Clear College and Ballarat High School are among the government secondary options. findmyschool.vic.gov.au

Private Schools

Ballarat Grammar (co-educational, Anglican, strong VCE and boarding program), St Patrick's College (Catholic boys), Loreto College (Catholic girls), Ballarat Clarendon College (independent co-ed) and Mount Clear College are Ballarat's most prominent private secondary options. Ballarat Grammar consistently achieves strong VCE median scores. bgs.vic.edu.au

NAPLAN

Ballarat students sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Compare school performance across Greater Ballarat at myschool.edu.au. myschool.edu.au

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