Melonba Public School vs Northbourne Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melonba Public School
Melonba · Government primary · K-6
776 students · ICSEA 1098
Northbourne Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
1,711 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Melonba Public School Melonba NSW | Northbourne Public School Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #367 of 1,619 | #321 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 4,908 | #1067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 776 | 1,711 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 400 | 827 / 884 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | 240 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 99.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melonba 2765 | Marsden Park 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melonba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | northbourn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northbourne Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 68.3).
- •Melonba Public School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northbourne Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.1).
- •Northbourne Public School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 776.
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 Public School better than Northbourne Public School?
On the Success Index, Northbourne Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 68.3 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 Public School and Northbourne Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Melonba and Marsden Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melonba Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northbourne Public School has 17.3.
How do Melonba Public School and Northbourne Public School rank in NSW?
Melonba Public School is 367th of 1,619 and Northbourne Public School is 321st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.