John Fawkner Secondary College
John Fawkner Secondary College is a government secondary school in Fawkner, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 77% have a language background other than English.
Fawkner VIC 3060. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Fawkner Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, John Fawkner Secondary College ranks 314th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is John Fawkner Secondary College-Sports Learning Centre, a government secondary school 0.0 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. John Fawkner Secondary College scores 958, near average.
School zone
John Fawkner 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 Fawkner
John Fawkner Secondary College is located in Fawkner, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,428/wk and median rent of $376/wk. Population: 14,274.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fawkner suburb profileSchools near John Fawkner Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Fawkner Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Ulum College of VictoriaIndependent Combined · Fawkner | 0.3 km | 1005 | 47 higher | 1,766 |
| St Matthew's SchoolCatholic Primary · Fawkner | 0.6 km | 1009 | 51 higher | 204 |
| Moomba Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fawkner | 0.9 km | 1018 | 60 higher | 205 |
| Fawkner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fawkner | 1.5 km | 1020 | 62 higher | 238 |
| St Joseph the Worker SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 1.9 km | 1049 | 91 higher | 245 |
| St Thomas More's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hadfield | 2.4 km | 1074 | 116 higher | 366 |
| Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenroy | 2.5 km | 949 | 9 lower | 159 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Fawkner Secondary College a government school?
Yes, John Fawkner Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Fawkner Secondary College offer?
John Fawkner Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is John Fawkner Secondary College's ICSEA score?
John Fawkner Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Fawkner Secondary College?
John Fawkner Secondary College has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Fawkner Secondary College?
The nearest schools to John Fawkner Secondary College are John Fawkner Secondary College-Sports Learning Centre (0.0 km), Darul Ulum College of Victoria (0.3 km), St Matthew's School (0.6 km).
Where is John Fawkner Secondary College located?
John Fawkner Secondary College is located in Fawkner, VIC 3060. Visit the school website at http://www.jfc.vic.edu.au/.