Ballarat High School

Ballarat High School is a co-educational public school located in Alfredton, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,400 students. The school operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 3.60% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking in the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.

The school is situated in the Ballarat Central area, which has a total population of 5,378. The community composition is predominantly British (41.41%), Australian (34.96%), and Irish (20.05%), with only 80 Chinese residents representing 1.50% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. However, the area's safety situation requires attention. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 39,624 per 100,000 people, which is 5.82 times higher than the Victorian average, classifying it as a high-crime area.

Regarding housing costs, Data Vic's 2025 first quarter data shows that Ballarat Central has relatively moderate property prices, with a median house price of approximately $600,000 and apartment median price of around $400,000. For rentals, both 3-bedroom houses and apartments average about $400 per week, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for $370 and $360 per week respectively. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 52.90 points.