Arnolds Creek Primary School vs Melton West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arnolds Creek Primary School
Harkness · Government primary · Prep-6
724 students · ICSEA 999
Melton West Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Arnolds Creek Primary School Harkness VIC | Melton West Primary School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #867 of 1,290 | #1286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2656 of 4,908 | #4754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 724 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 363 | 259 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Harkness 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arnoldscreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 20.5).
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 520.
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -12%).
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 Arnolds Creek Primary School better than Melton West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Arnolds Creek Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 20.5 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 Arnolds Creek Primary School and Melton West Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harkness and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arnolds Creek Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Arnolds Creek Primary School and Melton West Primary School rank in VIC?
Arnolds Creek Primary School is 867th of 1,290 and Melton West Primary School is 1286th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.