John Fawkner Secondary College

John Fawkner Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in the Fawkner area of Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, and parents can check their corresponding zone information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 22, with 1.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 28.90 points.

The Fawkner area where the school is located has a total population of 14,274 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 199 Chinese residents representing 1.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The area demonstrates multicultural characteristics, with main ethnic groups including Italian (18.50%), Australian (13.46%), British (11.05%), Lebanese (6.87%), and Indian (6.51%).

Community safety performance is good. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Fawkner's crime rate is 6,067 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.89 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it in the safe area category.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $500 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for about $510 and $450 per week respectively.