Ballarat High School
Lake Gardens VIC, Central Highlands-Wimmera
Ballarat High School is a Coeducation secondary school, serving years 7-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. Ballarat High School is located in VIC, Central Highlands-Wimmera region. Ballarat High School is 1 of 98 government schools in the Lake Gardens area.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Number of students
Total enrolment: 1509
In high school: 1509
In Year 12: 208
Gender in depth
Female: 52%
Male: 48%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview
Math classes: mixed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
German, Japanese
Senior secondary subjects overview
56 VCE level 3/4 studies
273 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
35 VET program(s) available
262 VET students
VCE VM Available
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 5%
Median Score: 29
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 95%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 77%
Activities & Support Staff
Accelerated learning (2)
- Advanced entry to VCE
- Vertical years 10 to 12 VCE program
Activities (26)
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 BYOD program Years 10-12
- 1:1 iPad program Years 7-9
- Peer Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Club
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Lunchtime Art Club
- Performing Arts Group
- Public Speaking
Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Pierre De Coubertin Award
Career Development
- Captains
- Leadership Development Camp
- Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
Competitions
- Racv Energy Breakthrough
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- International Tours
Events
- Debating Club
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- International Student Exchange
- Kokoda Track
- Language International Trips
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Academy Of Sport Program
- Athletics Carnival
- Interschool Sports
Volunteering/community service
- Community Involvement Program
Music (10)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Orchestra
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Brass
- Percussion
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Sports (19)
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
Bicycle
- Cycling
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer
Other sports
- After schools sports program
Track and field
- Athletics
Water sports
- Canoeing
- Rowing
- Sailboarding
- Swimming
Weight training
- Weightlifting
Support Staff (12)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Disability Support Aides
- Remedial Support Teacher
Administrative staff
- School-Based Police Officer
Health
- Nurse
International student support
- Indigenous Support
IT
- Computer Technician
Specialist support
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Specialist Coaching
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
- Advanced entry to VCE
- Vertical years 10 to 12 VCE program
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 BYOD program Years 10-12
- 1:1 iPad program Years 7-9
- Peer Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Club
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Lunchtime Art Club
- Performing Arts Group
- Public Speaking
Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Pierre De Coubertin Award
Career Development
- Captains
- Leadership Development Camp
- Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
Competitions
- Racv Energy Breakthrough
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- International Tours
Events
- Debating Club
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- International Student Exchange
- Kokoda Track
- Language International Trips
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Academy Of Sport Program
- Athletics Carnival
- Interschool Sports
Volunteering/community service
- Community Involvement Program
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Orchestra
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Brass
- Percussion
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
Bicycle
- Cycling
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer
Other sports
- After schools sports program
Track and field
- Athletics
Water sports
- Canoeing
- Rowing
- Sailboarding
- Swimming
Weight training
- Weightlifting
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Disability Support Aides
- Remedial Support Teacher
Administrative staff
- School-Based Police Officer
Health
- Nurse
International student support
- Indigenous Support
IT
- Computer Technician
Specialist support
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Specialist Coaching
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
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Principal: Mr Gary Palmer
Addresses:
1726 Sturt St West Lake Gardens Victoria 3350
Tel: (03) 5338 9000
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