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Ballarat Specialist School

Lake Gardens, VIC 3355

School Type Government Gender N/A Tuition Fees N/A Levels N/A

Contact & location

Websitewww.ballaratss.vic.edu.au

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Ballarat Specialist School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

SchoolDistanceSectorGenderYearsStudentsFees / yrKids' activities within 2 kmEvents within 3 km
Ballarat Specialist SchoolThis school Here Government — — — — 23 0
Ballarat High School 500 m Government Co-ed Secondary 1,477 — 24 0
Loreto College - Ballarat 700 m Catholic Girls Secondary 929 $6,190 – $6,805 26 0
St Patrick's College 1.4 km Catholic Boys Secondary 1,321 $7,100 – $7,900 16 0
Ballarat Clarendon College 1.6 km Independent Co-ed Kinder · Primary · Secondary 1,422 $10,760 – $24,705 21 0
Wendouree Primary School 1.7 km Government Co-ed Primary 142 — 30 0
Alfredton Primary School 1.7 km Government Co-ed Primary 572 — 19 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Ballarat Specialist School?

Ballarat Specialist School is a Government school in Lake Gardens, VIC.

Is Ballarat Specialist School a public or private school?

Ballarat Specialist School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the VIC public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

Where is Ballarat Specialist School located?

Ballarat Specialist School is located at Lake Gardens VIC 3355, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355.

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