Catholic College Wodonga vs Melrose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 132 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic College Wodonga
Wodonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,229 students · ICSEA 1054
Melrose Primary School
West Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 877
| Measure | Catholic College Wodonga Wodonga VIC | Melrose Primary School West Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 348 | #1238 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #305 of 1,472 | #4218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,229 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 636 / 593 | 177 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 877 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.3 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 30% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | West Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccw.vic.edu.au | www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 28.8).
- •Catholic College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melrose Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Catholic College Wodonga is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 338.
- •Catholic College Wodonga is a catholic school while Melrose Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Catholic College Wodonga better than Melrose Primary School?
On the Success Index, Catholic College Wodonga ranks higher (69.0 vs 28.8 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 Catholic College Wodonga and Melrose Primary School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Wodonga and West Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic College Wodonga has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melrose Primary School has 11.3.
How do Catholic College Wodonga and Melrose Primary School rank in VIC?
Catholic College Wodonga is 108th of 348 and Melrose Primary School is 1238th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.