St John's Regional College
5-11 Caroline Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
St John's Regional College is a Catholic secondary school in Dandenong, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 616 students. Its ICSEA is 1,001, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information about St John's Regional College, a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Dandenong, points to a Lasallian and Presentation-tradition community serving years 7-12 through a vertical house system. The college is known for its Sports Academy, music program including instrumental tuition and a college choir, and a hands-on culinary program run through a student-operated restaurant. It also offers a Year 9 experiential program, learning support and enrichment options, and describes strong pastoral care and a welcoming, faith-centred community environment.
Often praised
- Sports Academy
- Music and choir program
- Student-run restaurant/culinary program
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.0 |
| 2024 | 27.0 |
| 2023 | 26.0 |
| 2022 | 25.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doveton College | Doveton | Public k–12 / combined | 1.5 km | 894 | 871 |
| Dandenong High SchoolGifted class: AELP | Dandenong | Public high school | 1.9 km | 891 | 1,303 |
| Hallam Secondary College | Hallam | Public high school | 3.2 km | 923 | 802 |
| Lyndale Secondary CollegeGifted class: ACE | Dandenong North | Public high school | 3.9 km | 935 | 858 |
| Noble Park Secondary College | Noble Park | Public high school | 4.4 km | 902 | 537 |
| Gleneagles Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Endeavour Hills | Public high school | 4.7 km | 967 | 1,196 |
| Maranatha Christian School | Endeavour Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.0 km | 1,101 | 1,045 |
| Mt Hira College | Keysborough | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.2 km | 1,008 | 863 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penola Catholic College | Broadmeadows | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,373 | 1,000 |
| Marian College | Sunshine West | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 856 | 999 |
| St Brigid's College | Horsham | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 227 | 1,007 |
| St Mary of the Angels College | Nathalia | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 562 | 1,009 |
| St Francis Catholic College | Melton | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,846 | 1,012 |
| Catholic College Sale | Sale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 872 | 1,015 |
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.