Ballarat High School

Melbourne, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1907

  • $ 440-440

    • Australian

School History & Details

Ballarat High School, originally known as Ballarat Agricultural College when it was founded in 1907, has a rich history of valuing and striving excellence under the motto "Duty Always."Ballarat High School is a 7–12 learning environment that places a high priority on achieving excellent results for every student. Their extensive study indicates that successful student-teacher connections are essential. As a result, arrangements that give teachers more time to spend with pupils have been created.

    School Values

  • Pride
  • Respect
  • Responsibility

    • The goal is for Ballarat High School to be a learning community where each individual is respected, cherished, and faced with new challenges. Their guiding principles of pride, respect, and responsibility provide as additional reinforcement for their ethos.

School Achievements

Achievements

In 2024, the school achieved a consistent average study score of 29 for the third year in a row, with around 40% of students attaining an ATAR of 70 or higher, thereby improving their opportunities for university enrollment. Additionally, Ballarat High School distinguished itself as the leading government institution in the Ballarat region during the 2024 NAPLAN assessments, recording an impressive average score of 553.4 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and numeracy for Year 5 and 9 students. Notably, Maxine Yu emerged as the 2024 Dux, earning an exceptional ATAR of 98.75, which reflects the school’s dedication to fostering academic excellence.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Since its establishment as a specialist sports school in 1996, Ballarat High School has achieved remarkable success in various sports, clinching numerous premierships in athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball through the Ballarat Associated Schools (BAS) competition. In 2025, the school's Swimming Sports event witnessed outstanding performances, with Alice Smith breaking the record for the 11–13 Girls’ Breaststroke and Logan Brundell setting new benchmarks in the 11–13 Boys’ 50m Breaststroke, Freestyle, and Butterfly events. The house system at Ballarat High School fosters comprehensive development by awarding points for not only athletic achievements but also academic success, community involvement, and exemplary behavior.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Ballarat High School boasts a distinguished list of alumni who have excelled in various fields: Geoffrey Blainey: Renowned historian and academic. Roger Donaldson: Acclaimed film director known for works like The World’s Fastest Indian. Bridget Hustwaite: Prominent radio and television presenter. Kathryn Mitchell: Commonwealth Games gold medalist in javelin. Brad Sewell: Two-time AFL premiership player with Hawthorn Football Club. Jared Tallent: Olympic gold medalist in race walking. Kyra Cooney-Cross: Professional soccer player representing Australia and Arsenal FC. For a comprehensive list of alumni, visit the school’s Alumni Page.

School Information

Ballarat High School Campus is based at 1726 Sturt St, Lake Gardens VIC 3355, Australia. Outstanding amenities at Ballarat High School include a performing arts centre, a multipurpose indoor sports ...View moreView Less

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03 5338 9000

Ballarat High School 1726 Sturt Street Lake Gardens Victoria 3355 Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English

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