Loreto College
Loreto College is a Catholic secondary school in Ballarat, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1073, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 948 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Loreto College compares
By ICSEA, Loreto College ranks 87th 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 highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Loreto College - The Little Flower Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. Loreto College scores 1073, above average.
Enrolment and location
Loreto College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Loreto College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Loreto College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 0.6 km | 1016 | 57 lower | 1,461 |
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 0.6 km | 950 | 123 lower | 453 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.8 km | 1055 | 18 lower | 1,267 |
| Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballarat | 0.9 km | 1172 | 99 higher | 1,896 |
| Newington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.2 km | 1007 | 66 lower | 278 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.3 km | 1095 | 22 higher | 350 |
| Alfredton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alfredton | 1.9 km | 1009 | 64 lower | 527 |
| Ballarat GrammarIndependent Combined · Wendouree | 2.1 km | 1120 | 47 higher | 1,989 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loreto College a government school?
No, Loreto College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Loreto College offer?
Loreto College offers 7-12.
What is Loreto College's ICSEA score?
Loreto College has an ICSEA score of 1073, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Loreto College?
Loreto College has 948 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Loreto College?
The nearest schools to Loreto College are Loreto College - The Little Flower Campus (0.3 km), Ballarat High School (0.6 km), Ballarat Specialist School (0.6 km).
Where is Loreto College located?
Loreto College is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.loreto.vic.edu.au.