Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College vs Melton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton · Independent high school · 11-12
39 students · ICSEA 929
Melton Secondary College
Melton · Government high school · 7-12
1,433 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Melton VIC | Melton Secondary College Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #323 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1210 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 39 | 1,433 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 15 | 706 / 727 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 121.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 70.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dcc.vic.edu.au | www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 22.7).
- •Melton Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.8).
- •Melton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 39.
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is a independent school while Melton Secondary College 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 Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College better than Melton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Melton Secondary College ranks higher (29.0 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 Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Melton Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Melton and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Melton Secondary College rank in VIC?
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is unranked and Melton Secondary College is 323rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.