Also known as JPC Frankston
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 67.0; the result is a B overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on John Paul College’s website.
Co-curricular: Musical theatre productions; STEM programs and challenges
John Paul College is also known as JPC Frankston.
Median ATAR 67.0 ranks #205 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Catholic schools, ranks #40 of 91.
John Paul College has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.9/100, 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 1055 (70th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at John Paul College, Year 7 students averaged 546 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 566, in line with the national average of 569 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.
John Paul College is a large Catholic secondary school with approximately 1,300 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a Catholic 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 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
John Paul College has a median ATAR of 67.0.
John Paul College is located in Frankston, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1055 (70th 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.