WA · Government Secondary
John Forrest Secondary College
Morley 6062 · 7-12
John Forrest Secondary College is a government secondary school in Morley, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,122 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
How John Forrest Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, John Forrest Secondary College ranks 56th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chisholm Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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 Context
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 Forrest Secondary College scores 1026 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For John Forrest Secondary College, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Morley
John Forrest Secondary College is located in Morley, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,583/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 22,539.
View full Morley suburb profile →Schools near John Forrest Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Forrest Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bedford | 0.7 km | 1079 | 53 higher | 1,738 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 0.7 km | 1066 | 40 higher | 496 |
| Embleton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Embleton | 0.9 km | 955 | 71 lower | 199 |
| Morley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Morley | 1.5 km | 1027 | 1 higher | 228 |
| Infant Jesus SchoolCatholic Primary · Morley | 1.7 km | 1083 | 57 higher | 420 |
| St Peter's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Inglewood | 1.7 km | 1107 | 81 higher | 626 |
| Weld Square Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Morley | 1.7 km | 1053 | 27 higher | 158 |
| Inglewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Inglewood | 1.9 km | 1127 | 101 higher | 630 |
| West Morley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dianella | 2.0 km | 1044 | 18 higher | 303 |
| Bayswater Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 2.1 km | 1102 | 76 higher | 460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Forrest Secondary College a government school?
Yes, John Forrest Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Forrest Secondary College offer?
John Forrest Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is John Forrest Secondary College's ICSEA score?
John Forrest Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Forrest Secondary College?
John Forrest Secondary College has 1,122 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Forrest Secondary College?
The nearest schools to John Forrest Secondary College are Chisholm Catholic College (0.7 km), Hillcrest Primary School (0.7 km), Embleton Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is John Forrest Secondary College located?
John Forrest Secondary College is located in Morley, WA 6062. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4026.