Melonba High School vs Model Farms High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 17 km 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
Model Farms High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,021 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Melonba High School Melonba NSW | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 539 | #180 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 1,472 | #447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 704 | 1,021 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 393 | 488 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melonba 2765 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Blacktown | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melonba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Melonba High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 62.6).
- •Model Farms High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Model Farms High School is the larger school with 1,021 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 Model Farms High School?
On the Success Index, Melonba High School ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.6 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 Melonba High School and Model Farms High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Melonba and Baulkham Hills 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 Model Farms High School has 13.8.
How do Melonba High School and Model Farms High School rank in NSW?
Melonba High School is 137th of 539 and Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.