Coburn Primary School vs Melton South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Melton South Primary School
Melton South · Government primary · Prep-6
972 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Coburn Primary School Melton South VIC | Melton South Primary School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1272 of 1,290 | #1213 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4477 of 4,908 | #4045 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 601 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 305 | 436 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 60.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 51.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.meltonsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melton South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 25.2).
- •Melton South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coburn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Melton South Primary School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 601.
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 Melton South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melton South Primary School ranks higher (31.1 vs 25.2 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 Melton South Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburn Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton South Primary School has 16.0.
How do Coburn Primary School and Melton South Primary School rank in VIC?
Coburn Primary School is 1272nd of 1,290 and Melton South Primary School is 1213th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.