Ainslie Parklands Primary School vs Melba Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 331 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie Parklands Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1044
Melba Secondary College
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Ainslie Parklands Primary School Croydon VIC | Melba Secondary College Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,290 | #153 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1770 of 4,908 | #495 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 93 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 44 | 353 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ainslieparklandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.melba.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.7 vs 60.8).
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melba Secondary College is the larger school with 663 students compared with 93.
- •Melba Secondary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -38%).
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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School better than Melba Secondary College?
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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Melba Secondary College?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melba Secondary College has 11.4.
How do Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Melba Secondary College rank in VIC?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School is 610th of 1,290 and Melba Secondary College is 153rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.