John Paul College vs McClelland Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
McClelland Secondary College
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,089 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | John Paul College Frankston VIC | McClelland Secondary College Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 348 | #245 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,472 | #851 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,300 | 1,089 |
| Girls / boys | 610 / 690 | 508 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 251 | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.5% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.5 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.vic.edu.au | www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 44.5).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 1,089.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 8%).
- •John Paul College is a catholic school while McClelland Secondary College 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 McClelland Secondary College?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (71.5 vs 44.5 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 McClelland Secondary College?
About 2.1 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 McClelland Secondary College has 12.1.
How do John Paul College and McClelland Secondary College rank in VIC?
John Paul College is 96th of 348 and McClelland Secondary College is 245th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.