Pakenham Secondary College
Pakenham Secondary College is a government secondary school in Pakenham, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Pakenham Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Pakenham Secondary College ranks 304th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Pakenham Secondary College scores 962, near average.
School zone
Pakenham Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Pakenham
Pakenham Secondary College is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near Pakenham Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pakenham Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 0.3 km | 982 | 20 higher | 318 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 0.7 km | 965 | 3 higher | 594 |
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 0.9 km | 1035 | 73 higher | 2,965 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 1.4 km | 1034 | 72 higher | 647 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.7 km | 995 | 33 higher | 687 |
| John Henry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.2 km | 1020 | 58 higher | 981 |
| Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.4 km | 978 | 16 higher | 499 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakenham Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Pakenham Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pakenham Secondary College offer?
Pakenham Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Pakenham Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Pakenham Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pakenham Secondary College?
Pakenham Secondary College has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pakenham Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Pakenham Secondary College are St Patrick's School (0.3 km), ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Campus (0.4 km), Pakenham Consolidated School (0.7 km).
Where is Pakenham Secondary College located?
Pakenham Secondary College is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au.