Ballarat High School vs Mount Rowan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat High School
Lake Gardens · Government high school · 7-12
1,461 students · ICSEA 1016
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree · Government high school · 7-12
678 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Ballarat High School Lake Gardens VIC | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 348 | #272 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 1,472 | #943 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,461 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 762 / 699 | 314 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 279 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.4 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lake Gardens 3350 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au | mountrowan.net.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 40.3).
- •Ballarat High School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •Ballarat High School is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 678.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 3%).
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 High School better than Mount Rowan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ballarat High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.3 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 High School and Mount Rowan Secondary College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Gardens and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7.
How do Ballarat High School and Mount Rowan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Ballarat High School is 189th of 348 and Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.