Independent combined co-ed school (Prep–12) of 1,989 students in Wendouree, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 77.0; the result is a B overall.
Ballarat Grammar is also known as Ballarat Wendouree.
Median ATAR 77.0 ranks #75 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #52 of 136.
Ballarat Grammar has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1120, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Ballarat Grammar, Year 3 students averaged 429 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 502, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 573, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 595, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Ballarat Grammar is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,989 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Ballarat Grammar has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Ballarat Grammar has a median ATAR of 77.0.
Ballarat Grammar is located in Wendouree, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1120 (89th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.