Ballarat Specialist School is a dedicated educational institution catering to the diverse needs of children aged between 3 and 18 with mild, moderate, or complex intellectual disabilities. With a team of 210 committed staff members, the school operates across four mini schools – Early Years, Junior, Middle, and Senior schools. The primary focus of the school is to provide individualized education to each student, fostering personal success and independence to prepare them for integration into the community post-education.
Committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students, Ballarat Specialist School ensures a child-safe environment where children’s voices are heard and their safety is paramount. The school’s mission of “Achieving Personal Success Together” underscores its dedication to enabling students and staff to reach their full potential in a secure and stimulating setting. With a current enrollment of approximately 440 students, the school offers educational programs tailored to various intellectual disabilities and associated impairments.
Operating across two campuses, Ballarat Specialist School provides a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state frameworks and pathways. The school’s Integrated Services Team offers a range of programs to support student learning and development, including hydrotherapy and sensory sessions. Through a collaborative approach involving Professional Learning Teams, the school ensures that student growth remains at the core of its educational practices, fostering an inclusive learning environment based on positive behavior interventions and supports.
