Benton Junior College
Benton Junior College is a government primary school in Mornington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 585 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Mornington VIC 3931. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Benton Junior College compares
By ICSEA, Benton Junior College ranks 691st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Osborne Primary School, a government primary school 2.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Benton Junior College scores 1040, near average.
School zone
Benton Junior College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Benton Junior College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Benton Junior College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Martha | 2.2 km | 1071 | 31 higher | 638 |
| Mornington Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mornington | 2.2 km | 997 | 43 lower | 225 |
| St Macartan's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mornington | 2.7 km | 1084 | 44 higher | 458 |
| Mornington Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mornington | 3.1 km | 1004 | 36 lower | 799 |
| Mornington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mornington | 3.1 km | 1062 | 22 higher | 424 |
| Padua CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mornington | 3.2 km | 1064 | 24 higher | 2,534 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benton Junior College a government school?
Yes, Benton Junior College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Benton Junior College offer?
Benton Junior College offers Prep-6.
What is Benton Junior College's ICSEA score?
Benton Junior College has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Benton Junior College?
Benton Junior College has 585 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Benton Junior College?
The nearest schools to Benton Junior College are Osborne Primary School (2.2 km), Mornington Park Primary School (2.2 km), Mornington Special Developmental School (2.2 km).
Where is Benton Junior College located?
Benton Junior College is located in Mornington, VIC 3931. Visit the school website at http://benton.vic.edu.au.