Erindale College vs Melba Copland Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erindale College
Wanniassa · Government high school · 10-12
871 students · ICSEA 1041
Melba Copland Secondary School
Melba · Government high school · 7-12
953 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Erindale College Wanniassa ACT | Melba Copland Secondary School Melba ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 27 | #12 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 1,472 | #206 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 871 | 953 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 458 | 436 / 517 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | 358 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 84.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 35.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wanniassa 2903 | Melba 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.erindalec.act.edu.au/ | – |
The verdict
- •Melba Copland Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 64.9).
- •Melba Copland Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Melba Copland Secondary School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 871.
- •Erindale College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 28%).
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 Erindale College better than Melba Copland Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Melba Copland Secondary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 64.9 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 Erindale College and Melba Copland Secondary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Wanniassa and Melba in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erindale College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melba Copland Secondary School has 11.2.
How do Erindale College and Melba Copland Secondary School rank in ACT?
Erindale College is 23rd of 27 and Melba Copland Secondary School is 12th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.