John Fawkner Secondary College vs Western Port Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 70 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
Western Port Secondary College
Hastings · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | John Fawkner Secondary College Fawkner VIC | Western Port Secondary College Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #287 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 1,472 | #981 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 156 | 340 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 35 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jfc.vic.edu.au/ | www.westernportsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.7 vs 39.0).
- •John Fawkner Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Fawkner Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.5).
- •Western Port Secondary College is the larger school with 747 students compared with 234.
- •Western Port Secondary College has grown faster over five years (17% 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 John Fawkner Secondary College better than Western Port Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Fawkner Secondary College and Western Port Secondary College?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Fawkner Secondary College has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Port Secondary College has 11.5.
How do John Fawkner Secondary College and Western Port Secondary College rank in VIC?
John Fawkner Secondary College is 281st of 348 and Western Port Secondary College is 287th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.