Coburn Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Coburn Primary School Melton South VIC | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1272 of 1,290 | #959 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4477 of 4,908 | #2987 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 601 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 305 | 315 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 53.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 25.2).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 601.
- •Coburn Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's School is a catholic 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 St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (46.2 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 St Anthony's School?
About 1.6 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 St Anthony's School has 12.0.
How do Coburn Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Coburn Primary School is 1272nd of 1,290 and St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.