John Fawkner Secondary College vs St Joseph the Worker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Fawkner Secondary College
Fawkner · Government high school · 7-12
234 students · ICSEA 958
St Joseph the Worker School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | John Fawkner Secondary College Fawkner VIC | St Joseph the Worker School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #558 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 1,472 | #1563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 156 | 128 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| 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 | -31% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jfc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph the Worker School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 39.7).
- •St Joseph the Worker School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Fawkner Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.8).
- •St Joseph the Worker School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 234.
- •St Joseph the Worker School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -31%).
- •John Fawkner Secondary College is a government school while St Joseph the Worker School 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 John Fawkner Secondary College better than St Joseph the Worker School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph the Worker School ranks higher (63.9 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 John Fawkner Secondary College and St Joseph the Worker School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Fawkner Secondary College has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph the Worker School has 14.8.
How do John Fawkner Secondary College and St Joseph the Worker School rank in VIC?
John Fawkner Secondary College is 281st of 348 and St Joseph the Worker School is 558th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.