Ballarat Specialist School
Ballarat Specialist School is a government combined school in Lake Gardens, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Lake Gardens VIC 3355. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballarat Specialist School compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat Specialist School ranks 286th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballarat High School, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ballarat Specialist School scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Lake Gardens
Ballarat Specialist School is located in Lake Gardens, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,534/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 1,801.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lake Gardens suburb profileSchools near Ballarat Specialist School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat Specialist School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 0.2 km | 1016 | 66 higher | 1,461 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.6 km | 1073 | 123 higher | 948 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 1.4 km | 1055 | 105 higher | 1,267 |
| Alfredton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alfredton | 1.5 km | 1009 | 59 higher | 527 |
| Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballarat | 1.5 km | 1172 | 222 higher | 1,896 |
| St Thomas More SchoolCatholic Primary · Alfredton | 1.7 km | 1087 | 137 higher | 431 |
| Ballarat GrammarIndependent Combined · Wendouree | 1.8 km | 1120 | 170 higher | 1,989 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.8 km | 1095 | 145 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat Specialist School a government school?
Yes, Ballarat Specialist School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballarat Specialist School offer?
Ballarat Specialist School offers U.
What is Ballarat Specialist School's ICSEA score?
Ballarat Specialist School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat Specialist School?
Ballarat Specialist School has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat Specialist School?
The nearest schools to Ballarat Specialist School are Ballarat High School (0.2 km), Loreto College - The Little Flower Campus (0.4 km), Loreto College (0.6 km).
Where is Ballarat Specialist School located?
Ballarat Specialist School is located in Lake Gardens, VIC 3355. Visit the school website at http://www.ballaratss.vic.edu.au.