John Paul College vs Nepean School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | John Paul College Frankston VIC | Nepean School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,300 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 610 / 690 | 57 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.5 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 77.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.vic.edu.au | www.nepean.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 12.2).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 141.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 3%).
- •John Paul College is a catholic school while Nepean 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 Nepean School?
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 Paul College and Nepean School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean School has 4.4.
How do John Paul College and Nepean School rank in VIC?
John Paul College is 96th of 348 and Nepean School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.