John Monash Science School
39 Innovation Walk, Clayton VIC 3800
John Monash Science School is a government secondary school in Clayton, VIC for Years 10–12 with about 655 students. Its ICSEA is 1,127, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: 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 Monash Science School is a selective government secondary school for Years 10-12, located on Monash University's Clayton campus. It specialises in science, mathematics and technology, offering electives such as astrophysics, biomedical science, pharmaceutical science and data science, alongside a broad VCE curriculum. Its partnership with Monash University lets students undertake extended experimental investigations and first-year university extension studies for credit.
Often praised
- Monash University campus partnership
- specialist science/maths electives
- university extension studies for credit
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.0 |
| 2024 | 36.0 |
| 2023 | 35.0 |
| 2022 | 35.0 |
| 2021 | 35.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westall Secondary College | Clayton South | Public high school | 3.0 km | 966 | 646 |
| Minaret College | Springvale | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.3 km | 998 | 2,929 |
| Mazenod College | Mulgrave | Catholic high school | 3.3 km | 1,089 | 1,469 |
| South Oakleigh CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Oakleigh South | Public high school | 3.5 km | 1,052 | 983 |
| Brentwood Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 3.7 km | 1,097 | 1,515 |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College | Hughesdale | Catholic high school | 4.0 km | 1,102 | 932 |
| Wellington Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mulgrave | Public high school | 4.2 km | 1,006 | 1,530 |
| Huntingtower School | Mt Waverley | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,201 | 785 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Park CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Albert Park | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,678 | 1,127 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Waverley | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,834 | 1,127 |
| Viewbank CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Viewbank | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,442 | 1,125 |
| East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Doncaster East | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,302 | 1,124 |
| Glen Waverley Secondary College | Glen Waverley | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,425 | 1,124 |
| Box Hill High SchoolGifted class: GAPP | Box Hill | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,543 | 1,123 |
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.