Amphitheatre Primary School vs Melton West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amphitheatre Primary School
Amphitheatre · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 925
Melton West Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Amphitheatre Primary School Amphitheatre VIC | Melton West Primary School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 8 | 259 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 76 |
| 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 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Amphitheatre 3468 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amphips.vic.edu.au | www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melton West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (20.5 vs 13.0).
- •Melton West Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 16.
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 Amphitheatre Primary School better than Melton West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melton West Primary School ranks higher (20.5 vs 13.0 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 Amphitheatre Primary School and Melton West Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Amphitheatre and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Amphitheatre Primary School and Melton West Primary School rank in VIC?
Amphitheatre Primary School is unranked and Melton West Primary School is 1286th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.