Belvoir School vs Melrose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belvoir School
West Wodonga · Government special · U
158 students · ICSEA 934
Melrose Primary School
West Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 877
| Measure | Belvoir School West Wodonga VIC | Melrose Primary School West Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1238 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 119 | 177 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 877 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 30% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | West Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.belvoirss.vic.edu.au/ | www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Belvoir School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belvoir School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 11.3).
- •Melrose Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 158.
- •Melrose Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
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 Belvoir School better than Melrose Primary School?
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 Belvoir School and Melrose Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and West Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belvoir School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melrose Primary School has 11.3.
How do Belvoir School and Melrose Primary School rank in VIC?
Belvoir School is unranked and Melrose Primary School is 1238th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.