Loreto College

Ballarat, Victoria · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Leading tier

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

Ranked 3rd among private regional schools in VictoriaLeading tier

S360 score: 76.7%

Loreto College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Ballarat, Victoria. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Institutional Excellence, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support17 / 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

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

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

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

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 Environment18 / 20Elite

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 Governance18 / 20Elite

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

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

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
950
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
Location
Ballarat, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107373 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 7
    Reading
    558(-8)
    Writing
    576(+7)
    Spelling
    542(-18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(-11)
    Numeracy
    549(-27)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    600(+4)
    Writing
    619(+8)
    Spelling
    574(-12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(-9)
    Numeracy
    583(-22)

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
    29
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
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    4.7%

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

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    31
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    6.8%

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

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    31
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    6.1%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    11.0%

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

Common questions

What year levels does Loreto College teach?

Loreto College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Loreto College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Loreto College is a Girls school.

What sector is Loreto College in?

Loreto College is classified as Catholic.

Does Loreto College offer boarding?

No, Loreto College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Loreto College?

Loreto College has 950 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Loreto College?

Loreto College's student to teacher ratio is 11.0 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Loreto College sit in?

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

What is Loreto College's strongest area on Schools360?

Loreto College's strongest area is Institutional Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Loreto College rank?

Loreto College ranks 3rd among private regional schools in Victoria.

Where is Loreto College located?

Loreto College is located in Ballarat, Victoria.