Frankston Primary School vs John Paul College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1015
John Paul College
Frankston · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,300 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Frankston Primary School Frankston VIC | John Paul College Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #754 of 1,290 | #96 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2252 of 4,908 | #250 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 241 | 1,300 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 108 | 610 / 690 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 251 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 106.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 71.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonps.vic.edu.au | www.jpc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 56.0).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 241.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -8%).
- •Frankston Primary School is a government school while John Paul College is a catholic 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 Frankston Primary School better than John Paul College?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (71.5 vs 56.0 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 Frankston Primary School and John Paul College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul College has 12.2.
How do Frankston Primary School and John Paul College rank in VIC?
Frankston Primary School is 754th of 1,290 and John Paul College is 96th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.