An explosive independent review of Ballarat Grammar has uncovered a toxic culture rife with racism, bullying, and abuse — practices that have festered for decades despite the school’s elite reputation. With input from 400+ students, staff, and parents, the report reveals a once-strong community now fractured by eroded trust, poor leadership communication, and rapid, unmanaged growth. Boarding house culture is described as particularly harmful, with staff inadequately trained to intervene, and nearly half of staff reporting bullying from peers. Forty-four urgent recommendations — including co-educational houses, revamped incident reporting, and a consent-focused curriculum — have been issued, though students remain skeptical, citing ongoing discrimination from teachers. The school has apologized and pledged reform, but many fear the damage runs deeper than policy changes can fix.
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