Ballarat High School
Ballarat High School is a government secondary school in Lake Gardens, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,461 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Lake Gardens VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballarat High School compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat High School ranks 184th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballarat Specialist School, a government combined 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 High School scores 1016, near average.
School zone
Ballarat High School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Lake Gardens
Ballarat High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 0.2 km | 950 | 66 lower | 453 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.6 km | 1073 | 57 higher | 948 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 1.4 km | 1055 | 39 higher | 1,267 |
| Alfredton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alfredton | 1.4 km | 1009 | 7 lower | 527 |
| Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballarat | 1.5 km | 1172 | 156 higher | 1,896 |
| St Thomas More SchoolCatholic Primary · Alfredton | 1.6 km | 1087 | 71 higher | 431 |
| Newington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.8 km | 1007 | 9 lower | 278 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.9 km | 1095 | 79 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat High School a government school?
Yes, Ballarat High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballarat High School offer?
Ballarat High School offers 7-12.
What is Ballarat High School's ICSEA score?
Ballarat High School has an ICSEA score of 1016, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat High School?
Ballarat High School has 1,461 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat High School?
The nearest schools to Ballarat High School are Ballarat Specialist School (0.2 km), Loreto College - The Little Flower Campus (0.4 km), Loreto College (0.6 km).
Where is Ballarat High School located?
Ballarat High School is located in Lake Gardens, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au.