Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat Grammar is an independent combined school in Wendouree, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1120, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,989 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Wendouree VIC 3355. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballarat Grammar compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat Grammar ranks 72nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wendouree Primary School, a government primary 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 Grammar scores 1120, above average.
Enrolment and location
Ballarat Grammar 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.
About Wendouree
Ballarat Grammar is located in Wendouree, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $990/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 10,376.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wendouree suburb profileSchools near Ballarat Grammar
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat Grammar | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuille Park Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Wendouree | 1.6 km | 840 | 280 lower | 209 |
| Forest Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wendouree | 1.8 km | 919 | 201 lower | 232 |
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 1.8 km | 950 | 170 lower | 453 |
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 2.0 km | 1016 | 104 lower | 1,461 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 2.1 km | 1073 | 47 lower | 948 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 2.1 km | 1095 | 25 lower | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat Grammar a government school?
No, Ballarat Grammar is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Ballarat Grammar offer?
Ballarat Grammar offers Prep-12.
What is Ballarat Grammar's ICSEA score?
Ballarat Grammar has an ICSEA score of 1120, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat Grammar?
Ballarat Grammar has 1,989 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat Grammar?
The nearest schools to Ballarat Grammar are Wendouree Primary School (0.2 km), Yuille Park Community College (1.6 km), Our Lady Help of Christians School (1.6 km).
Where is Ballarat Grammar located?
Ballarat Grammar is located in Wendouree, VIC 3355. Visit the school website at http://www.bgs.vic.edu.au.