Also known as JMSS and JMSS Clayton
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on John Monash Science School’s website.
Specialisms: Specialist Science and Mathematics School; Curriculum co-written with Monash University
Co-curricular: Regional Science Exchange
Campus & grounds: Location on Monash University Campus
John Monash Science School is also known as JMSS and JMSS Clayton.
Median ATAR 87.0 ranks #21 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #7 of 295.
John Monash Science School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 656 students. It offers education for years 10-12. Enrolment at John Monash Science School is academically selective: all places are offered on entry-test results through the state's official selective process, not by catchment or address.
Yes. John Monash Science School is a fully selective school: all places are offered on academic merit through a competitive entry test, so where you live doesn't determine entry. Entry is through the JMSS entrance assessment (written assessments administered by Edutest, plus selection). The main entry point is Year 10 and Year 11. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
John Monash Science School 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.
John Monash Science School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
John Monash Science School has a median ATAR of 87.0.
John Monash Science School is located in Clayton, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1127 (91st 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.