Berry Street School - Ballarat Campus 13 Yarrowee Street, Sebastopol, Victoria 3356

Welcome to Berry Street School - Ballarat Campus, located at 13 Yarrowee Street in Sebastopol, Australia. As a specialist independent school catering to students from years 7 to 12, our primary goal is to provide a high-quality education where students can thrive, achieve, and feel a sense of belonging.

At Berry Street School, we firmly believe that every child deserves access to an excellent education. Our flexible teaching approach allows us to provide specialized support in areas such as learning, behavior, and mental health, including students with learning disabilities.

Our junior school offers a diverse range of core classes, including English, math, and wellbeing, as well as specialist classes in the Arts, Technologies, and Health and Physical Education. Our curriculum is designed to be hands-on and individualized, with a dedicated and caring staff who believe in the potential of each and every student.

For senior students, we offer the Victorian Certificate for Applied Learning (VCAL), which focuses on developing skills in literacy, numeracy, personal development, and workplace learning. Additionally, our various Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses provide students with valuable real-world experience to prepare them for future employment.

What sets Berry Street School apart is our unique approach to supporting students in setting goals for their future, whether that be further education, training, or employment. We work closely with each student to ensure they have the necessary tools and guidance to achieve their aspirations.

With campuses in Ballarat, Morwell, Narre Warren, and Shepparton, Berry Street School is a leading specialist independent secondary school in Victoria. We are proud to have had students like Kate Prendergast, the 2019 Student of the Year at our Ballarat campus, who has achieved great success and has set ambitious goals for her future.

We are also committed to fostering reconciliation and cultural awareness. Our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), launched through Narragunnawali, focuses on cultural safety, connection to Country, anti-racism, and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Furthermore, we recognize the importance of acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies, and waterways across Australia. We pay our deepest respects to the Elders of the past and present, and we are dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in connecting with their heritage, language, storytelling, dreaming, and songlines.

At Berry Street School, we understand the significance of connection to community and the pride, resilience, and healing it brings. We also acknowledge the diversity within and between communities and are committed to ensuring that all staff and students understand the true history of our organization and nation.

Finally, we proudly support the LGBTIQ community and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Berry Street School is a place where everyone can feel safe, accepted, and valued.

Join us at Berry Street School - Ballarat Campus and experience the difference of a high-quality education that nurtures, supports, and empowers students to reach their full potential.