Loreto College Ballarat is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls. We have been proudly educating young women of influence for 150 years.

Founded in 1875 by Mother Gonzaga Barry, Loreto College Ballarat was the first Loreto school in Australia and continues in the tradition of Mary Ward. With an enrolment of 990 students, the College is committed to delivering a contemporary Catholic education that liberates, empowers and motivates young women to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity. The five values of a Loreto education - Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, Verity and Felicity underpin all aspects of College life.