St John Paul II College
St John Paul II College is a Catholic secondary school in Nicholls, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1089, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 880 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Nicholls ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John Paul II College compares
By ICSEA, St John Paul II College ranks 11th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. St John Paul II College scores 1089, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Paul II 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 Nicholls
St John Paul II College is located in Nicholls, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,134/wk and median rent of $502/wk. Population: 6,680.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nicholls suburb profileSchools near St John Paul II College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Paul II College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 0.3 km | 1085 | 4 lower | 733 |
| Gold Creek SchoolGovernment Combined · Nicholls | 0.4 km | 1052 | 37 lower | 1,261 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.3 km | 1049 | 40 lower | 620 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.4 km | 1165 | 76 higher | 1,755 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 2.6 km | 1095 | 6 higher | 762 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 2.8 km | 1070 | 19 lower | 1,638 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 2.8 km | 1077 | 12 lower | 640 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.9 km | 1061 | 28 lower | 1,070 |
| Taqwa SchoolIndependent Combined · Moncrieff | 2.9 km | 1099 | 10 higher | 407 |
| Margaret Hendry SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylor | 3.1 km | 1054 | 35 lower | 626 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Paul II College a government school?
No, St John Paul II College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Paul II College offer?
St John Paul II College offers 7-12.
What is St John Paul II College's ICSEA score?
St John Paul II College has an ICSEA score of 1089, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Paul II College?
St John Paul II College has 880 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Paul II College?
The nearest schools to St John Paul II College are Holy Spirit Primary School (0.3 km), Gold Creek School (0.4 km), Ngunnawal Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St John Paul II College located?
St John Paul II College is located in Nicholls, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at http://www.jpc.act.edu.au.