Fawkner Primary School vs John Fawkner Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkner Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
238 students · ICSEA 1020
John Fawkner Secondary College
Fawkner · Government high school · 7-12
234 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Fawkner Primary School Fawkner VIC | John Fawkner Secondary College Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #657 of 1,290 | #281 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1941 of 4,908 | #962 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 238 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 124 | 78 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fawknerps.vic.edu.au | www.jfc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fawkner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 39.7).
- •Fawkner Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Fawkner Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.4).
- •Fawkner Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 234.
- •Fawkner Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
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 Fawkner Primary School better than John Fawkner Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fawkner Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 39.7 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 Fawkner Primary School and John Fawkner Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fawkner Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Fawkner Secondary College has 7.9.
How do Fawkner Primary School and John Fawkner Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fawkner Primary School is 657th of 1,290 and John Fawkner Secondary College is 281st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.