Joseph Banks Secondary College
Joseph Banks Secondary College is a government secondary school in Banksia Grove, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,411 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Banksia Grove WA 6031. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Joseph Banks Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Joseph Banks Secondary College ranks 90th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St John Paul II Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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 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. Joseph Banks Secondary College scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Banksia Grove
Joseph Banks Secondary College is located in Banksia Grove, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,956/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 11,351.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Banksia Grove suburb profileSchools near Joseph Banks Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Joseph Banks Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banksia Grove | 0.7 km | 1011 | 22 higher | 230 |
| Grandis Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Banksia Grove | 0.9 km | 993 | 4 higher | 750 |
| Banksia Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Banksia Grove | 1.2 km | 947 | 42 lower | 378 |
| Carramar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carramar | 2.2 km | 1023 | 34 higher | 556 |
| Tapping Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tapping | 2.3 km | 1023 | 34 higher | 497 |
| Spring Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tapping | 3.2 km | 1028 | 39 higher | 722 |
| Joondalup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Joondalup | 4.7 km | 1024 | 35 higher | 381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joseph Banks Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Joseph Banks Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Joseph Banks Secondary College offer?
Joseph Banks Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Joseph Banks Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Joseph Banks Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Joseph Banks Secondary College?
Joseph Banks Secondary College has 1,411 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Joseph Banks Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Joseph Banks Secondary College are St John Paul II Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Grandis Primary School (0.9 km), Banksia Grove Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Joseph Banks Secondary College located?
Joseph Banks Secondary College is located in Banksia Grove, WA 6031. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4192.