Ballarat Clarendon College vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 106 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
Wesley College
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,181 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Ballarat Clarendon College Ballarat VIC | Wesley College Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 239 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #130 of 1,259 | #18 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,896 | 3,181 |
| Girls / boys | 918 / 978 | 1,431 / 1,750 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | 341 |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 35% | 14.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 144.3 | 413.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 237.3 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarendon.vic.edu.au | www.wesleycollege.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wesley College scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 78.6).
- •Wesley College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.1).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 3,181 students compared with 1,896.
- •Ballarat Clarendon College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 1%).
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 Wesley College?
On the Success Index, Wesley College ranks higher (88.2 vs 78.6 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 Wesley College?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Clarendon College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wesley College has 7.7.
How do Ballarat Clarendon College and Wesley College rank in VIC?
Ballarat Clarendon College is 50th of 239 and Wesley College is 11th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.