Melonba Public School vs Oyster Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 43 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
Oyster Bay Public School
Oyster Bay · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Melonba Public School Melonba NSW | Oyster Bay Public School Oyster Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #367 of 1,619 | #404 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 4,908 | #1241 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 776 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 400 | 190 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Melonba 2765 | Oyster Bay 2225 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melonba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | oysterbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.3 vs 67.6).
- •Oyster Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.1).
- •Melonba Public School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 416.
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 Oyster Bay 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 Public School and Oyster Bay Public School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Melonba and Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay Public School has 17.6.
How do Melonba Public School and Oyster Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Melonba Public School is 367th of 1,619 and Oyster Bay Public School is 404th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.