Canberra Christian School vs Melrose High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canberra Christian School
Mawson · Independent primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1087
Melrose High School
Pearce · Government high school · 7-10
776 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Canberra Christian School Mawson ACT | Melrose High School Pearce ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 80 | #21 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #1429 of 4,908 | #340 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 228 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 112 | 376 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 196 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 57.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mawson 2607 | Pearce 2607 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ccs.act.edu.au | www.melrosehs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melrose High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 65.4).
- •Canberra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melrose High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •Melrose High School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 228.
- •Canberra Christian School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
- •Canberra Christian School is a independent school while Melrose High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canberra Christian School better than Melrose High School?
On the Success Index, Melrose High School ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canberra Christian School and Melrose High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mawson and Pearce in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canberra Christian School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melrose High School has 13.6.
How do Canberra Christian School and Melrose High School rank in ACT?
Canberra Christian School is 59th of 80 and Melrose High School is 21st of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.