Melonba High School vs Melonba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 132 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melonba High School
Melonba · Government high school · 7-12
704 students · ICSEA 1073
Melonba Public School
Melonba · Government primary · K-6
776 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Melonba High School Melonba NSW | Melonba Public School Melonba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 539 | #367 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 1,472 | #1172 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 704 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 393 | 376 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | – | 141 |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melonba 2765 | Melonba 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melonba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | melonba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.8 vs 68.3).
- •Melonba Public School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melonba High School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.1).
- •Melonba Public School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 704.
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 Melonba High School better than Melonba Public 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 Melonba High School and Melonba Public School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Melonba and Melonba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melonba High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melonba Public School has 19.1.
How do Melonba High School and Melonba Public School rank in NSW?
Melonba High School is 137th of 539 and Melonba Public School is 367th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.