Councils · Victoria
Ararat Rural City Council: Kids' Activities, Events & Schools
3 kids' activity providers · 13 schools · 19 suburbs · curated by AroundSchools
AroundSchools lists 3 kids' activity providers in the Ararat area across 3 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1), 13 schools (10 government, 3 Catholic). Everything below links to a page with the details and a way to get in touch.
About Ararat Rural City Council
- Council website www.ararat.vic.gov.au
- 4,211 km²
- 19 suburbs
What's on in Ararat
No dated events are listed for Ararat right now. The providers below run classes year-round; see this weekend's family events by city, or check the council's website for council programs.
Kids' activity providers in Ararat
3 providers across 3 categories. Featured providers first.
Most common activities
Browse Ararat kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Schools in Ararat
13 schools: 10 government, 3 Catholic. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Ararat CollegeArarat · Catholic
- Marian College - AraratArarat · Catholic
- Ararat Primary SchoolArarat · government
- Ararat West Primary SchoolArarat · government
- St Mary's Parish Primary School - AraratArarat · Catholic
- Lake Bolac CollegeLake Bolac · government
- Ararat North Primary SchoolArarat · government
- Maroona Primary SchoolMaroona · government
- Moyston Primary SchoolMoyston · government
- Buangor Primary SchoolBuangor · government
- Willaura Primary SchoolWillaura · government
- Pomonal Primary SchoolPomonal · government
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Ararat
2 libraries, 29 parks and playgrounds.
- Ararat Regional LibraryArarat · Library
- Central Highlands Regional LibraryArarat · Library
- Ararat and District Pony ClubArarat · Park / playground
- Ararat Hills Regional ParkArarat · Park / playground
- Ararat Hills Regional ParkNorval · Park / playground
- Ararat ParkArarat · Park / playground
- Ararat RacecourseArarat · Park / playground
- Ararat Regional ParkArarat · Park / playground
- Ben Nevis Picnic AreaEversley · Park / playground
- Black Range Scenic ReserveBlack Range · Park / playground
- Bridal Hill Bushland ReserveArarat · Park / playground
- Cockajemmy Lakes Lake ReserveWillaura · Park / playground
Suburbs in the Ararat area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary.
Ararat · Buangor · Elmhurst · Lake Bolac · Maroona · Moyston · Pomonal · Willaura and 11 more
Nearby councils
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Ararat Rural City Council?
AroundSchools lists 3 across 3 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1). The suburbs with the most are Ararat, Moyston.
How many schools are in Ararat Rural City Council?
13: 10 government, 3 Catholic.
When are the next school holidays in VIC?
Victoria is currently in the spring break: 19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries, updated 2 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go.