Independent co-educational combined school (Prep–12) in Daisy Hill, Brisbane, with 2,235 students.
NAPLAN averaging +43 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 91.0; the result is a B+ overall.
John Paul College is also known as JPC Daisy Hill.
Median ATAR 91.0 ranks #6 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #5 of 12.
53.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #7 of 19 Queensland schools.
John Paul College has an overall SchoolRank score of 63.5/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1117, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at John Paul College, Year 3 students averaged 443 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 538, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 588, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 610, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
John Paul College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,235 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
John Paul College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
John Paul College has a median ATAR of 91.0. 53% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 76% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%.
John Paul College is located in Daisy Hill, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1117 (88th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.