John Henry Primary School
John Henry Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 981 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Henry Primary School compares
By ICSEA, John Henry Primary School ranks 854th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edenbrook Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.0 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 Henry Primary School scores 1020, near average.
School zone
John Henry Primary School'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.
About Pakenham
John Henry Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near John Henry Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Henry Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 1.0 km | 1002 | 18 lower | 614 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.4 km | 995 | 25 lower | 687 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 2.1 km | 1034 | 14 higher | 647 |
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 1007 | 13 lower | 704 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 962 | 58 lower | 1,030 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.3 km | 965 | 55 lower | 594 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 2.4 km | 982 | 38 lower | 318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Henry Primary School a government school?
Yes, John Henry Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Henry Primary School offer?
John Henry Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is John Henry Primary School's ICSEA score?
John Henry Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Henry Primary School?
John Henry Primary School has 981 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Henry Primary School?
The nearest schools to John Henry Primary School are Edenbrook Secondary College (1.0 km), Pakenham Springs Primary School (1.4 km), ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Senior Campus (1.9 km).
Where is John Henry Primary School located?
John Henry Primary School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://jhps.vic.edu.au/.