Ballarat High School commenced in 1907 as Agricultural High School and today has a student population of approximately 1500 students. Ballarat High School is a learning community where every person is valued, respected and challenged as a learner. Our core values of Pride, Respect and Responsibility constructs a framework for student academic, cultural and personal success, under a moto of Duty Always. Our emphasis on educating the learner for the 21st century ensures that Ballarat High School remains at the forefront of education in Ballarat.