John Henry Primary School
141 Henry Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
John Henry Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 924 students. Its ICSEA is 1,020, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, John Henry Primary School is a government primary school in Pakenham catering to over 1,000 students from Foundation to Year 6. The school's own site highlights a STEAM curriculum, Mandarin language instruction, and a numeracy-focused Maths Rangers program, alongside performing arts and health and physical education. Facilities include a competition-grade gymnasium and a YMCA-run before and after school care and holiday program, reflecting a focus on community and student-centred learning.
Often praised
- STEAM and Maths Rangers program
- Mandarin language program
- Gymnasium and YMCA care programs
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary School | Pakenham | Public primary | 1.1 km | 1,007 | 673 |
| Lakeside College | Pakenham | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 1,034 | 647 |
| St Clare's Primary School | Officer | Catholic primary | 1.9 km | 1,040 | 584 |
| Bridgewood Primary School | Officer | Public primary | 2.1 km | 1,054 | 568 |
| Pakenham Consolidated School | Pakenham | Public primary | 2.3 km | 965 | 583 |
| Kuyim Primary School | Pakenham | Public primary | 2.4 km | 1,019 | 206 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary School | Pakenham | Public primary | 2.5 km | 995 | 691 |
| Beaconhills College | Pakenham | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.8 km | 1,035 | 2,965 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Primary School | Cranbourne West | Public primary · P-6 | 1,058 | 1,020 |
| Fawkner Primary School | Fawkner | Public primary · P-6 | 216 | 1,020 |
| Lockwood South Primary School | Lockwood South | Public primary · P-6 | 31 | 1,020 |
| Cowes Primary School | Cowes | Public primary · P-6 | 534 | 1,019 |
| Gaayip-Yagila Primary School | Mickleham | Public primary · P-6 | 1,038 | 1,021 |
| Haddon Primary School | Haddon | Public primary · P-6 | 234 | 1,019 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.