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DIOCESE OF BALLARAT CATHOLIC EDUCATION LIMITED

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ABN 68629894686|Lake Wendouree, VIC 3350|dobcel.catholic.edu.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$297.7M
Total Assets
$440.0M
Staff FTE
1655
Volunteers
1,208

About

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited operates a large system of Catholic primary and secondary schools across western Victoria, serving over 19,000 students across 62 schools. Their Strategy 2035 'Pursuing fullness of life for all' addresses educational disadvantage in regional and rural communities outside metropolitan areas while maintaining Catholic identity and academic excellence.

Programs (5)

DOBCEL Strategy 2035

A 10-year strategic plan for high-performing Catholic schools addressing educational disadvantage in regional and rural communities through innovation and collaboration.

Early Career Teacher Program

Support and development program for new teachers entering the Catholic education system.

Professional Learning Program

Continuing education and training for staff including accreditation, leadership development, and wellbeing support.

Wellbeing/Diverse Learning Services

Support services for student wellbeing and diverse learning needs across all schools.

Religious Education Services

Curriculum and resources for Catholic religious education across the school network.

Outcomes

Number of schools: 62 Catholic primary and secondary schools
Student population: Over 19,000 students
Geographic coverage: Diocese of Ballarat - from the Murray to the Sea (western Victoria)
Strategic timeframe: 2035

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$297.7M$276.3M$440.0M1655 FTE + 1,208 vol
FY2022$272.2M$263.6M$415.5M124 FTE
FY2021$19.8M$19.3M$24.1M123 FTE
FY2020$18.8M$18.6M$23.1M95 FTE
FY2019$8.6M$8.7M$17.5M82 FTE
5yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesDisabilityRural & RemoteYouth

Domains

educationcommunity development

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 27 April 2026
Registered: 9 November 2018
Latest financials: FY2023
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