Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College vs Melton Specialist School
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.
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton · Independent high school · 11-12
39 students · ICSEA 929
Melton Specialist School
Melton · Government special · U
406 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Melton VIC | Melton Specialist School Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 11-12 | U |
| Students | 39 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 15 | 112 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 156.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dcc.vic.edu.au | www.meltonss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melton Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton Specialist School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 39.
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is a independent school while Melton Specialist 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 Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College better than Melton Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Melton Specialist School?
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 Specialist School has 6.1.
How do Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Melton Specialist School rank in VIC?
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is unranked and Melton Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.