Marsden Park Public School vs Melonba High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Park Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 1060
Melonba High School
Melonba · Government high school · 7-12
704 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Marsden Park Public School Marsden Park NSW | Melonba High School Melonba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #780 of 1,619 | #137 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2376 of 4,908 | #334 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 242 | 704 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 116 | 311 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -54% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 47.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marsden Park 2765 | Melonba 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsdenpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | melonba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Melonba High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 54.4).
- •Melonba High School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melonba High School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Melonba High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 242.
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 Marsden Park Public School better than Melonba High School?
On the Success Index, Melonba High School ranks higher (67.8 vs 54.4 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 Marsden Park Public School and Melonba High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Marsden Park and Melonba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden Park Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melonba High School has 14.7.
How do Marsden Park Public School and Melonba High School rank in NSW?
Marsden Park Public School is 780th of 1,619 and Melonba High School is 137th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.