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Ballarat Clarendon College
Location
Map
Ballarat
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Victoria

Australia
Information
Typeprivate school, co-educational, day & boarding
MottoE Studis Viridis et Claritas[1]
(Out of Enthusiastic Endeavors Come Truth and Understanding)
DenominationIn association with the Uniting Church of Australia[4]
Established1864 (Ballarat College) & 1868 (Clarendon College)[2]
School number278[3]
PrincipalJen Bourke
Key peopleWilliam Henderson (Founder)
Elizabeth Kennedy (Founder)
Years offeredELC–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment1710
HousesCairns, Elliott, Garbutt, Godbehear, Henderson (the best house), Kennedy, Sloss, Walker
Colour(s)Red, black, gold, blue     
VCE average37[5]
AffiliationBallarat Associated Schools
Websitewww.clarendon.vic.edu.au

Ballarat Clarendon College is a private, co-educational, day and boarding school, located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.[6]

Formerly affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Australia, it now operates in association with the Uniting Church in Australia (but is not governed or managed by the Church[7]) and is a member of the Ballarat Associated Schools. The school charges fees of $22,470 per year for domestic students in year 11 or year 12.[8]

Academic standing

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Clarendon students achieved a higher median VCE study score, and a higher percentage of study scores of 40 or above, than any other school in Victoria in 2023.[9]

Academic year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Official Victorian Rank[10] 11th 16th 8th 11th 12th 11th 26th 8th 9th 8th 4th 12th 1st 3rd 4th 1st 1st
Median VCE subject study score 36 36 36 36 36 38 36 37 37 37 37 36 39 38 37 38 39
Percentage of VCE scores 40+ 28% 26% 32% 27% 28.1% 31% 26% 34.7% 32.2% 30% 33.6% 27.5% 45% 38.4% 32.5% 35.5% 45.8%

Co-curriculum

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Sport

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The college participates in many sports both within and outside the Ballarat Associated Schools.

BAS premierships

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BCC has won the following BAS premierships.[11]

Combined:

  • Athletics (12) – 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996
  • Badminton (3) – 1982, 1990, 1991
  • Cross Country (3) – 1980, 1981, 2011
  • Lap of the Lake (2) – 1980, 1981

Boys:

  • Athletics (2) – 1983, 1989
  • Basketball (7) – 1982, 1984, 1985, 1993, 1996, 2008, 2009
  • Cricket (5) – 1980, 1988, 2005, 2009, 2016
  • Cricket T20 – 2015
  • Cross Country – 1985
  • Football (4) – 1980, 2002, 2005, 2006
  • Hockey (8) – 1985, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Rowing premiership, Harold Deveson Cup (8) – 1975, 1976, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2021, 2022
  • Soccer (7) – 1979, 1980, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2015
  • Tennis (5) – 1977, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013
  • Volleyball (5) – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020

Girls:

  • Athletics (12) – 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996
  • Badminton (2) – 2011, 2012
  • Basketball (6) – 1990, 2001, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017
  • Cricket (4) – 1985, 1998, 2020, 2021
  • Cross Country (6) – 1980, 1981, 1993, 2004, 2005, 2011
  • Football (14) – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Head of the Lake, Patterson Shield (14)[12] – 1981, 1983, 1984, 1989, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022
  • Hockey (21) – 1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
  • Lap of the Lake (7) – 1980, 1981, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
  • Netball (13) – 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2019
  • Road Relay (3) – 1999, 2005, 2008
  • Rowing Premiership, J H Netherway Cup (11)[13] – 1981, 1984, 1989, 1990, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011*, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022
  • Soccer (2) – 2012, 2019, 2022
  • Softball (10) – 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Volleyball (7) – 1978, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 2001, 2011

Performing arts

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The school has a free standing building on the east of the senior campus where all aspects of Performing Arts take place, subsequently called, the Performing Arts Centre (PAC). From years 5–8 students partake in different Arts Classes which rotate each trimester, Music, Art and Drama or Dance (alternating each year). In year 9 students are able to choose which performing and visual arts they do for each term and Year 10 and VCE students may choose out of the various higher level VCE arts classes the school offers. Students accordingly participate in music lessons for:

  • Brass – Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
  • Woodwind – Flute, Clarinet (+Bass Clarinet), all Saxomaphone types, Oboe, Recorder and Bassoon
  • Piano – Piano, Contemporary Piano
  • Keyboard
  • Guitar – Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar
  • Strings – Violin, Viola, Violoncello and Double Bass
  • Music Theory
  • Speech Art
  • Voice (Classical And Contemporary)

They may participate in any of the student ensembles at the school. They are:

  • Novice Band
  • The Geoff Smith Jazz Orchestra
  • Concert Band
  • The Barry Currie Stage Band
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Orchestra
  • Intermediate and Senior Strings

and numerous contemporary bands.

In addition, the college puts on an annual Senior School Production, Senior School Play and Middle School Production. They also have an annual Performing Arts Showcase performance for both the Junior and Senior School and a Middle School and Senior School Presentation Night.

Notable alumni

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Art

Defence

Diplomatic service

  • William Paterson, PSM, former Australian Ambassador (Thailand) and Australian Ambassador Counter Terrorism
  • Sir Patrick Shaw, Australian Ambassador to Washington 1974–75

Fashion

Law

Performing arts/media

Politics

AFL

Other sport

  • Percy Beames, Cricket, represented Victoria 1933–46; team captain 1946
  • Graham Crouch, Athletics, Olympian Montreal 1976
  • Lucas Hamilton, Cycling, Olympian, 2021 Tour de France rider
  • Sarah Heard, Rowing, Olympian and World Champion
  • Shirley McIver, Olympian
  • Stewart McSweyn, Athletics, Olympian
  • Stefan Nigro, Football, A-League player
  • Sharon Stewart, Athletics, Olympian
  • Andrew Symonds, Cricket, Australian national representative
  • Kat Werry, Rowing, Olympian and World Champion

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2007 College Handbook". What's Happening. Ballarat Clarendon College. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
  2. ^ "Ballarat Clarendon College". Vic Schools. School Choice. Archived from the original on 30 August 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
  3. ^ "State Register - Provider details". Vrqa.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Associated Schools" https://victas.uca.org.au/community-learning/uniting-church-schools/
  5. ^ "VCE School Ranking – 2020".
  6. ^ "School Performance Information 2014". Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. 2014.
  7. ^ "Associated Schools". Uniting Church in Australia. Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Admissions Fees". Ballarat Clarendon College. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Victoria High School Ranking [2024]: Which is the Best?". School Informer. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  10. ^ "VCE School Ranking – 2019". bettereducation.com.au. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  11. ^ "Past Results". bas.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Results Summary, Girls Ballarat Head of the Lake". www.rowinghistory-aus.info. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Girls' Premiership for the J H Netherway Cup". www.rowinghistory-aus.info. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
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