Below Average 54.09
Catholic School Girls Only Year 7-12

Loreto College

Ballarat Central , Melbourne
1600 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
54.09
AU Guide Score
Top 46%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
4.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 47%
204
VCE Students
Top 38%
Academic 39.7/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 6.3/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 3.1/5.0 Medium
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.

Ballarat Central Community & Property

Population
5,378 Total Population
1,422 Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area Safety Rating
39,624 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
41.4% English
35.0% Aust
20.1% Irish
14.6% Scottish
Property Prices
$635K House Median
+76.0% 10yr Growth
$363K Unit Median
+61.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$400 3BR House
$370 2BR House
$400 3BR Unit
$360 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Loreto College is a private girls' school located in Ballarat Central, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 29, with 4.70% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families considering this school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

The school is situated in Ballarat Central, an area with relatively homogeneous population demographics. According to 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 5,378, with only 80 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population. The main ethnic groups are British (41.41%), Australian (34.96%), Irish (20.05%), Scottish (14.56%), and German (4.28%).

Particularly noteworthy is that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ballarat Central has a crime rate of 39,624 per 100,000 people, which is 5.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a high-crime area. Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000, and weekly rent for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments averaging $400.

Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives an overall score of 53.90, recommending that parents carefully consider all factors when making their choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Loreto College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 4.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 54.09/100.
Loreto College is an independent school located in BALLARAT CENTRAL. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Loreto College is located in BALLARAT CENTRAL. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,378. The population density is 1,422 per km². The main ancestries are: English (41.41%), Aust (34.96%), Irish (20.05%), Scottish (14.56%), German (4.28%).
Loreto College is located in BALLARAT CENTRAL. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BALLARAT CENTRAL has a crime rate of 39,624 per 100,000 population, which is 5.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is a high crime area. Please exercise caution.
Loreto College is located in BALLARAT CENTRAL. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $635K and the median unit price is $362K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom house $370/week, 3-bedroom unit $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025