Melaleuca Park Primary School vs Mount Gambier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melaleuca Park Primary School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · U, R-6
107 students · ICSEA 882
Mount Gambier High School
Mount Gambier · Government high school · U, 7-12
778 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Melaleuca Park Primary School Mount Gambier SA | Mount Gambier High School Mount Gambier SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 348 | #72 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4246 of 4,908 | #1293 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 107 | 778 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 54 | 390 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 882 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Mount Gambier 5290 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.melparkps.sa.edu.au | www.mghs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 25.6).
- •Mount Gambier High School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.9).
- •Mount Gambier High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 107.
- •Mount Gambier High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -20%).
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 Melaleuca Park Primary School better than Mount Gambier High School?
On the Success Index, Melaleuca Park Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 25.6 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 Melaleuca Park Primary School and Mount Gambier High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Mount Gambier in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melaleuca Park Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Gambier High School has 13.9.
How do Melaleuca Park Primary School and Mount Gambier High School rank in SA?
Melaleuca Park Primary School is 303rd of 348 and Mount Gambier High School is 72nd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.