George Street Primary School - Hamilton vs Melrose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 465 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Primary School - Hamilton
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 877
Melrose Primary School
West Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 877
| Measure | George Street Primary School - Hamilton Hamilton VIC | Melrose Primary School West Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1238 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 177 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 877 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 30% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | West Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | george.street.ps.hamilton@education.vic.gov.au | www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melrose Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 21.2).
- •George Street Primary School - Hamilton has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Melrose Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 67.
- •Melrose Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton better than Melrose Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melrose Primary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 21.2 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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Melrose Primary School?
About 465 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and West Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melrose Primary School has 11.3.
How do George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Melrose Primary School rank in VIC?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton is unranked and Melrose Primary School is 1238th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.