Ballarat Grammar

Wendouree, Victoria · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.7%

Ballarat Grammar is a co-educational, Christian, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Wendouree, Victoria. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Curriculum.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development17 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
1,930
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
Location
Wendouree, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1120120 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    440(+2)
    Writing
    430(-12)
    Spelling
    411(-22)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    430(-18)
    Numeracy
    433(-3)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    519(-2)
    Writing
    491(-17)
    Spelling
    485(-25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    501(-31)
    Numeracy
    514(-10)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    585(+19)
    Writing
    567(-2)
    Spelling
    553(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    571(+2)
    Numeracy
    587(+11)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    602(+6)
    Writing
    606(-5)
    Spelling
    570(-16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    596(+2)
    Numeracy
    602(-3)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2025

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
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    10.2%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    11.7%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    26.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    9.4%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

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Common questions

What year levels does Ballarat Grammar teach?

Ballarat Grammar teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Ballarat Grammar a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Ballarat Grammar is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Ballarat Grammar in?

Ballarat Grammar is classified as Independent.

Does Ballarat Grammar offer boarding?

Yes, Ballarat Grammar offers boarding.

How many students attend Ballarat Grammar?

Ballarat Grammar has 1,930 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Ballarat Grammar?

Ballarat Grammar's student to teacher ratio is 11.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Ballarat Grammar sit in?

Ballarat Grammar sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Ballarat Grammar's strongest area on Schools360?

Ballarat Grammar's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Ballarat Grammar rank?

Ballarat Grammar ranks 4th among private regional schools in Victoria.

Where is Ballarat Grammar located?

Ballarat Grammar is located in Wendouree, Victoria.