John Paul College
Frankston, Victoria · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12
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Highly Capable tier
a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework
S360 score: 61.1%
John Paul College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Frankston, Victoria. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 24th among Catholic co-ed schools in Victoria.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Year range
- Year 7 to Year 12
- Gender
- Co-ed
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 1,234
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- Location
- Frankston, Victoria
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 549(-17) | 552(-17) | 535(-25) | 541(-28) | 552(-24) |
| Year 9 | 567(-29) | 590(-21) | 564(-22) | 546(-48) | 564(-41) |
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 549(-17)
- Writing
- 552(-17)
- Spelling
- 535(-25)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 541(-28)
- Numeracy
- 552(-24)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 567(-29)
- Writing
- 590(-21)
- Spelling
- 564(-22)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 546(-48)
- Numeracy
- 564(-41)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2025
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 29 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 5.5% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 29
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 5.5%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 28 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 4.6% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 28
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 4.6%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 29 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 5.1% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 29
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 5.1%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
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Common questions
What year levels does John Paul College teach?
John Paul College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.
Is John Paul College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
John Paul College is a Co-ed school.
What sector is John Paul College in?
John Paul College is classified as Catholic.
Does John Paul College offer boarding?
No, John Paul College does not offer boarding.
How many students attend John Paul College?
John Paul College has 1,234 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at John Paul College?
John Paul College's student to teacher ratio is 12.1 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does John Paul College sit in?
John Paul College sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.
What is John Paul College's strongest area on Schools360?
John Paul College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Trusted tier.
Where does John Paul College rank?
John Paul College ranks 24th among Catholic co-ed schools in Victoria.
Where is John Paul College located?
John Paul College is located in Frankston, Victoria.