John Paul College vs Karingal Primary 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 Paul College
Frankston · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,300 students · ICSEA 1055
Karingal Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | John Paul College Frankston VIC | Karingal Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 348 | #1125 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,472 | #3604 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,300 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 610 / 690 | 121 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| 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 | +40% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.vic.edu.au | www.karingalps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 37.5).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Paul College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 239.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -7%).
- •John Paul College is a catholic school while Karingal Primary School is a government 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 Paul College better than Karingal Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (71.5 vs 37.5 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 Paul College and Karingal Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karingal Primary School has 14.4.
How do John Paul College and Karingal Primary School rank in VIC?
John Paul College is 96th of 348 and Karingal Primary School is 1125th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.