Also known as BJC Mornington
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B overall.
Benton Junior College is also known as BJC Mornington.
Benton Junior College draws students from the Benton Junior College.
Benton Junior College has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.5/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1040 (64th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Benton Junior College, Year 3 students averaged 429 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 483, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Benton Junior College is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 585 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Benton Junior College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Benton Junior College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Benton Junior College is located in Mornington, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1040 (64th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.