Exford Primary School vs Melton South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exford Primary School
Exford · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1003
Melton South Primary School
Melton South · Government primary · Prep-6
972 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Exford Primary School Exford VIC | Melton South Primary School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1117 of 1,290 | #1213 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3581 of 4,908 | #4045 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 436 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 60.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 51.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Exford 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.exfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.meltonsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Exford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 31.1).
- •Exford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Exford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Melton South Primary School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 326.
- •Melton South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -30%).
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 Exford Primary School better than Melton South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Exford Primary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 31.1 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 Exford Primary School and Melton South Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Exford and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exford Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton South Primary School has 16.0.
How do Exford Primary School and Melton South Primary School rank in VIC?
Exford Primary School is 1117th of 1,290 and Melton South Primary School is 1213th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.