Melonba Public School vs St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)
Marsden Park · Catholic primary · K-6
827 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Melonba Public School Melonba NSW | St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #367 of 1,619 | #217 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 4,908 | #775 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 776 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 400 | 432 / 395 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 45.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 63% |
| 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/ | www.stlukesmarsdenpark.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 68.3).
- •St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) has fewer students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.1).
- •St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) is the larger school with 827 students compared with 776.
- •Melonba Public School is a government school while St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) ranks higher (72.7 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 St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)?
About 1.4 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 St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) has 18.1.
How do Melonba Public School and St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) rank in NSW?
Melonba Public School is 367th of 1,619 and St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) is 217th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.