St John's College Preston

Preston, Victoria · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 73.4%

St John's College Preston is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Preston, Victoria. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. Its score places it in the top 60 percent of Australian schools.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing13 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
317
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
Location
Preston, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

106666 above the national average

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
    Year 3
    Reading
    404(-34)
    Writing
    417(-25)
    Spelling
    394(-39)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    392(-56)
    Numeracy
    395(-41)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    512(-9)
    Writing
    500(-8)
    Spelling
    510(0)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    530(-2)
    Numeracy
    470(-54)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    541(-25)
    Writing
    569(0)
    Spelling
    554(-6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    545(-24)
    Numeracy
    533(-43)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    582(-14)
    Writing
    618(+7)
    Spelling
    592(+6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(-9)
    Numeracy
    549(-56)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $8,988
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $8,988
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $8,988
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $8,988
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $9,725
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $9,725
Additional information on fees

In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does St John's College Preston teach?

St John's College Preston teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St John's College Preston a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St John's College Preston is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St John's College Preston in?

St John's College Preston is classified as Independent.

Does St John's College Preston offer boarding?

No, St John's College Preston does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St John's College Preston?

St John's College Preston has 317 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St John's College Preston?

St John's College Preston's student to teacher ratio is 8.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St John's College Preston sit in?

St John's College Preston sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is St John's College Preston's strongest area on Schools360?

St John's College Preston's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where is St John's College Preston located?

St John's College Preston is located in Preston, Victoria.