Ballarat Grammar vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Wendouree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Ballarat Grammar Wendouree VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 239 | #796 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #270 of 1,259 | #2392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,989 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 1,023 / 966 | 58 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 181.5 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.9 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bgs.vic.edu.au | www.olhcwendouree.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 54.2).
- •Ballarat Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •Ballarat Grammar is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 101.
- •Ballarat Grammar has grown faster over five years (24% vs -28%).
- •Ballarat Grammar is a independent school while Our Lady Help of Christians School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Grammar ranks higher (69.5 vs 54.2 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 Grammar and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Grammar has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 10.2.
How do Ballarat Grammar and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Grammar is 84th of 239 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 796th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.