Pakenham Secondary College
1020 Princes Highway, Pakenham VIC 3810
Pakenham Secondary College is a government secondary school in Pakenham, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,150 students. Its ICSEA is 962, 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
Publicly available information indicates Pakenham Secondary College is a government secondary school (Years 7-12) established in 1967, serving the growing Pakenham community southeast of Melbourne. It offers a broad curriculum spanning Applied Learning, Art & Technology, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Science, alongside VCE and VET pathways. The college has invested heavily in facilities, including a recent multi-million-dollar upgrade, and supports students through wellbeing programs, academic tutoring, careers guidance and an international student program.
Often praised
- recent facility upgrades
- broad VCE/VET pathways
- student wellbeing support programs
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.0 |
| 2024 | 27.0 |
| 2023 | 29.0 |
| 2022 | 28.0 |
| 2021 | 26.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconhills College | Pakenham | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,035 | 2,965 |
| Lakeside College | Pakenham | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.4 km | 1,034 | 647 |
| Edenbrook Secondary College | Pakenham | Public high school | 2.6 km | 1,002 | 756 |
| Officer Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Officer | Public high school | 5.3 km | 1,012 | 1,005 |
| St Francis Xavier College | Beaconsfield | Catholic high school | 8.8 km | 1,043 | 2,797 |
| Wulerrp Secondary College | Clyde North | Public high school | 9.4 km | 1,053 | 473 |
| Hillcrest Christian College | Clyde North | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.5 km | 1,106 | 2,231 |
| Berwick Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Berwick | Public high school | 10.1 km | 1,027 | 1,578 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation Secondary College | Craigieburn | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,281 | 962 |
| St Albans Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | St Albans | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,709 | 962 |
| North Geelong Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | North Geelong | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,051 | 961 |
| Casterton Secondary College | Casterton | Public high school · 7-12 | 100 | 960 |
| Healesville High School | Healesville | Public high school · 7-12 | 324 | 964 |
| Koo Wee Rup Secondary College | Koo Wee Rup | Public high school · 7-12 | 851 | 964 |
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.