John Henry Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school located in Pakenham, Melbourne, catering for students from Prep-6.

Recent primary results suggest more modest academic performance, with a latest primary rating of 4.9.

Recent results have softened compared with earlier years, although year-to-year cohort variation should be considered.

The school serves a broadly average student community, with an ICSEA score of 1020 placing it around the top 45% nationally by ICSEA.

Compared with similar state-sector ICSEA peers, recent results appear somewhat below expected levels.

With around 981 students, the school is a medium-to-large school by enrolment.