Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Preston, VIC, with 345 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a B overall.
St John's College Preston is also known as SJC Preston and St John's Preston.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #114 of 136.
St John's College Preston has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 58/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1066, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St John's College Preston, Year 3 students averaged 400 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 504, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 548, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 585, above 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.
St John's College Preston is a small independent combined school with approximately 345 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St John's College Preston has approximate annual tuition fees of $6,446. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 49/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
St John's College Preston has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
St John's College Preston has a median ATAR of 60.0.
St John's College Preston is located in Preston, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1066 (74th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.