Marist College Canberra vs Melrose High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 376 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Canberra
Pearce · Independent combined · 4-12
1,852 students · ICSEA 1142
Melrose High School
Pearce · Government high school · 7-10
776 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Marist College Canberra Pearce ACT | Melrose High School Pearce ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 23 | #21 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #197 of 1,259 | #340 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 4-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,852 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,852 | 376 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | 196 |
| Year 12 cohort | 202 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 138.7 | 57.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pearce 2607 | Pearce 2607 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maristc.act.edu.au | www.melrosehs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marist College Canberra scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 67.6).
- •Marist College Canberra has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Canberra is the larger school with 1,852 students compared with 776.
- •Marist College Canberra has grown faster over five years (12% vs -5%).
- •Marist College Canberra 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 Marist College Canberra better than Melrose High School?
On the Success Index, Marist College Canberra ranks higher (73.9 vs 67.6 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 Marist College Canberra and Melrose High School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Pearce and Pearce in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Canberra has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melrose High School has 13.6.
How do Marist College Canberra and Melrose High School rank in ACT?
Marist College Canberra is 7th of 23 and Melrose High School is 21st of 27 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.