Ballarat Clarendon College vs Ballarat Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat Clarendon College
Ballarat · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,896 students · ICSEA 1172
Ballarat Grammar
Wendouree · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,989 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Ballarat Clarendon College Ballarat VIC | Ballarat Grammar Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 239 | #84 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #130 of 1,259 | #270 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,896 | 1,989 |
| Girls / boys | 918 / 978 | 1,023 / 966 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | 239 |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 35% | 10.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 144.3 | 181.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 85.9 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clarendon.vic.edu.au | www.bgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Clarendon College scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 69.5).
- •Ballarat Clarendon College has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Ballarat Grammar is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 1,896.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballarat Clarendon College better than Ballarat Grammar?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Clarendon College ranks higher (78.6 vs 69.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballarat Clarendon College and Ballarat Grammar?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Clarendon College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ballarat Grammar has 11.0.
How do Ballarat Clarendon College and Ballarat Grammar rank in VIC?
Ballarat Clarendon College is 50th of 239 and Ballarat Grammar is 84th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.