Loreto College

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.