Darul Ulum College of Victoria vs John Fawkner Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 329 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
Fawkner · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,766 students · ICSEA 1005
John Fawkner Secondary College
Fawkner · Government high school · 7-12
234 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Darul Ulum College of Victoria Fawkner VIC | John Fawkner Secondary College Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 239 | #281 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #955 of 1,259 | #962 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,766 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 965 / 801 | 78 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 203 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.1% | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.2 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dulum.vic.edu.au | www.jfc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Fawkner Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 35.4).
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Fawkner Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.4).
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria is the larger school with 1,766 students compared with 234.
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria has grown faster over five years (49% vs -31%).
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria is a independent school while John Fawkner Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darul Ulum College of Victoria better than John Fawkner Secondary College?
On the Success Index, John Fawkner Secondary College ranks higher (39.7 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darul Ulum College of Victoria and John Fawkner Secondary College?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Fawkner and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darul Ulum College of Victoria has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Fawkner Secondary College has 7.9.
How do Darul Ulum College of Victoria and John Fawkner Secondary College rank in VIC?
Darul Ulum College of Victoria is 207th of 239 and John Fawkner Secondary College is 281st of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.