John Paul College
John Paul College is a Catholic secondary school in Frankston, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,300 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Frankston VIC 3199. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Paul College compares
By ICSEA, John Paul College ranks 110th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Monterey Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.1 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. John Paul College scores 1055, above average.
Enrolment and location
John Paul College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Frankston
John Paul College is located in Frankston, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,387/wk and median rent of $342/wk. Population: 37,331.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Frankston suburb profileSchools near John Paul College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Paul College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Frankston North | 1.1 km | 927 | 128 lower | 462 |
| Kananook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 1.2 km | 1014 | 41 lower | 190 |
| Karingal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.2 km | 985 | 70 lower | 239 |
| Frankston East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston | 1.5 km | 943 | 112 lower | 160 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Frankston East | 1.5 km | 1053 | 2 lower | 270 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Paul College a government school?
No, John Paul College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does John Paul College offer?
John Paul College offers 7-12.
What is John Paul College's ICSEA score?
John Paul College has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Paul College?
John Paul College has 1,300 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Paul College?
The nearest schools to John Paul College are Monterey Secondary College (1.1 km), Kananook Primary School (1.2 km), Karingal Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is John Paul College located?
John Paul College is located in Frankston, VIC 3199. Visit the school website at http://www.jpc.vic.edu.au.