John Tonkin College
Education Drive, Mandurah WA 6210
John Tonkin College is a government secondary school in Mandurah, WA for Years 7–12 with about 872 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 972, 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). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about John Tonkin College, a public secondary school in Mandurah, WA, describes it as offering one of the broadest ranges of courses in the Peel region for Years 8-12. It is known for a Department of Education-approved Surf Science specialist program with an outdoor and marine education focus, alongside vocational education and training (VET) pathways run partly through shared Peel Education and Training campus facilities, including a dedicated marine centre.
Often praised
- Surf Science specialist program
- Strong VET pathways
- Marine and outdoor education facilities
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NAPLAN
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WACE 2024
Last 4 years
| Year | % of Year 12 students achieving WACE |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.1 |
| 2023 | 79.0 |
| 2022 | 86.1 |
| 2021 | 89.9 |
Source: School Curriculum and Standards Authority (WA) Year 12 achievement data.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Irwin Anglican School | Mandurah | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.0 km | 1,072 | 1,920 |
| Foundation Christian College | Greenfields | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.4 km | 1,037 | 816 |
| Coodanup CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mandurah | Public high school | 3.2 km | 911 | 943 |
| Mandurah Catholic College | Mandurah | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.9 km | 1,030 | 1,736 |
| Mandurah Baptist College | Lakelands | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.4 km | 1,049 | 1,511 |
| Coastal Lakes College | Lakelands | Public high school | 5.6 km | 975 | 1,145 |
| Halls Head College | Halls Head | Public high school | 7.1 km | 978 | 1,417 |
| Austin Cove Baptist College | South Yunderup | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.3 km | 1,003 | 842 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byford Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Byford | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,488 | 971 |
| Dalyellup College | Dalyellup | Public high school · 7-12 | 634 | 970 |
| Yanchep Secondary College | Yanchep | Public high school · 7-12 | 991 | 970 |
| Baldivis Secondary College | Baldivis | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,444 | 975 |
| Coastal Lakes College | Lakelands | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,145 | 975 |
| Thornlie Senior High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Thornlie | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,123 | 969 |
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.