Melrose High School vs Torrens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 738 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose High School
Pearce · Government high school · 7-10
776 students · ICSEA 1079
Torrens Primary School
Torrens · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Melrose High School Pearce ACT | Torrens Primary School Torrens ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 27 | #53 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #340 of 1,472 | #1321 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 776 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 400 | 207 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 196 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 32.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Pearce 2607 | Torrens 2607 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.melrosehs.act.edu.au/ | www.torrensps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.6 vs 66.7).
- •Torrens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Melrose High School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 394.
- •Melrose High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -14%).
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 Melrose High School better than Torrens Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melrose High School and Torrens Primary School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Pearce and Torrens in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melrose High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torrens Primary School has 12.0.
How do Melrose High School and Torrens Primary School rank in ACT?
Melrose High School is 21st of 27 and Torrens Primary School is 53rd of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.