Ballarat Grammar vs Braemar College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 69 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat Grammar
Wendouree · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,989 students · ICSEA 1120
Braemar College
Woodend · Independent combined · 5-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Ballarat Grammar Wendouree VIC | Braemar College Woodend VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 239 | #81 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #270 of 1,259 | #265 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,989 | 1,094 |
| Girls / boys | 1,023 / 966 | 535 / 559 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 181.5 | 99.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.9 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Woodend 3442 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bgs.vic.edu.au | www.braemar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 69.9).
- •Braemar College has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Grammar is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 1,094.
- •Ballarat Grammar has grown faster over five years (24% vs 10%).
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 Grammar better than Braemar College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballarat Grammar and Braemar College?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Woodend in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Grammar has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Braemar College has 11.0.
How do Ballarat Grammar and Braemar College rank in VIC?
Ballarat Grammar is 84th of 239 and Braemar College is 81st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.