Coburn Primary School vs Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburn Primary School
Melton South · Government primary · Prep-6
601 students · ICSEA 932
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton · Independent high school · 11-12
39 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Coburn Primary School Melton South VIC | Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1272 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4477 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 601 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 305 | 24 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.dcc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.2 vs 22.7).
- •Coburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.8).
- •Coburn Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 39.
- •Coburn Primary School is a government school while Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is an independent 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 Coburn Primary School better than Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College?
On the Success Index, Coburn Primary School ranks higher (25.2 vs 22.7 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 Coburn Primary School and Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburn Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has 5.8.
How do Coburn Primary School and Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College rank in VIC?
Coburn Primary School is 1272nd of 1,290 and Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.