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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Ballarat Grammar is an independent combined school in Wendouree, VIC, for Prep–12, boarding available. Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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Ballarat Grammar

Wendouree, VIC 3355

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary

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2 campuses
WendoureeWendouree, VIC 3355ViewingMount RowanMount Rowan, VIC 3352
Years
Prep–12
Primary & Secondary
Students
1,989
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
$8,840–$26,040
Domestic
Next open day
None listed
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A vibrant school fostering curiosity, resilience, and positive citizenship in students.

A co-educational school that nurtures students' aspirations, instils strong values, and emphasises character building. Offering a supportive environment, diverse programs, and a commitment to health and wellbeing, it prepares young people for a meaningful and engaged future.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsPrep–12Enrolments1,989
Early learningYesTeacher–student ratio1:11
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingYesFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsPrep–12
Early learningYes
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingYes
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments1,989
Teacher–student ratio1:11
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Early learning & quality

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Ballarat Grammar

Early learning at this campus. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Centre for Early Education

WENDOUREE · VIC · SE-00004082

Overall NQS rating
Exceeding NQS

These ratings apply to this early learning service.

Quality areas7 areas
QA1Educational program and practice
Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety
Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment
Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements
Exceeding NQS
QA5Relationships with children
Exceeding NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership
Meeting NQS
ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 19 December 2023
Search ACECQA register for SE-00004082 (opens in a new tab)

Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01,9892021: 1,653 students · Prep–1220212022: 1,735 students · Prep–1220222023: 1,815 students · Prep–1220232024: 1,930 students · Prep–1220242025: 1,989 students · Prep–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
966(48.6%)
Girls
1,023(51.4%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
12%
English only
88%
Not stated
0%

Location

Ballarat Grammar

201 Forest St, Wendouree VIC 3355

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Key Highlights

Key points parents often compare first for Ballarat Grammar

  • Five on-campus boarding houses

    Boarders live in five houses on the main Wendouree campus, with immediate access to staff, facilities and school life.

  • Bush Kinder to alpine journeying

    Outdoor learning spans Bush Kinder, Year 2 camps, a Years 7–10 progression and optional Year 10 alpine journeying.

  • Dedicated performing arts centre

    The Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts provides a dedicated venue for student learning, performances and the annual musical theatre production.

VCE Performance

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Year
Median VCE Study Score
% of Study Scores 40+
% Satisfactory VCE Completions
# VCE Baccalaureate
20253210.2%100%7
20243211.7%100%14
2023329.4%100%8
2022319.2%100%9
20213213.3%100%8

School Fees

Fees shown are indicative annual amounts. Please contact the school for the most current information.

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year LevelDomestic StudentsInternational Students
Primary School
Prep$8,840-
Year 1$9,320-
Year 2$10,100-
Year 3$11,840-
Year 4$13,420$34,160
Year 5$14,280$34,980
Year 6$14,880$35,620
Secondary School
Year 7$17,500$38,300
Year 8$21,460$42,260
Year 9$22,420$43,280
Year 10$25,520$46,380
Year 11$26,040$46,900
Year 12$26,040$46,900
Information updated: 5 Oct 2026
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