Ballarat Clarendon College
Ballarat Clarendon College is an independent combined school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1172, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,896 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% 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 Ballarat Clarendon College compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat Clarendon College ranks 24th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College, a Catholic 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 Clarendon College scores 1172, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Ballarat Clarendon College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Ballarat Clarendon College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat Clarendon College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.2 km | 1055 | 117 lower | 1,267 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 0.5 km | 1095 | 77 lower | 350 |
| Newington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 0.7 km | 1007 | 165 lower | 278 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 0.9 km | 1073 | 99 lower | 948 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat | 1.3 km | 1096 | 76 lower | 249 |
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 1.5 km | 1016 | 156 lower | 1,461 |
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 1.5 km | 950 | 222 lower | 453 |
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 1.9 km | 1069 | 103 lower | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat Clarendon College a government school?
No, Ballarat Clarendon College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Ballarat Clarendon College offer?
Ballarat Clarendon College offers Prep-12.
What is Ballarat Clarendon College's ICSEA score?
Ballarat Clarendon College has an ICSEA score of 1172, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat Clarendon College?
Ballarat Clarendon College has 1,896 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat Clarendon College?
The nearest schools to Ballarat Clarendon College are St Patrick's College (0.2 km), Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) (0.5 km), Newington Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Ballarat Clarendon College located?
Ballarat Clarendon College is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.clarendon.vic.edu.au.