John Monash Science School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Monash Science School
Clayton · Government high school · 10-12
656 students · ICSEA 1127
St Peter's School
Clayton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC | St Peter's School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 348 | #455 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,472 | #1179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 656 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 348 | 63 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 230 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clayton 3168 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ | www.spclayton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Monash Science School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 68.3).
- •John Monash Science School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •John Monash Science School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 133.
- •John Monash Science School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -20%).
- •John Monash Science School is a government school while St Peter's 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 Monash Science School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, John Monash Science School ranks higher (82.8 vs 68.3 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 Monash Science School and St Peter's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Monash Science School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 9.8.
How do John Monash Science School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 and St Peter's School is 455th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.