Kalinda Primary School vs Melba Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 869 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalinda Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1097
Melba Secondary College
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Kalinda Primary School Ringwood VIC | Melba Secondary College Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 1,290 | #153 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1395 of 4,908 | #495 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 424 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 228 | 353 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalinda.vic.edu.au | www.melba.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 60.8).
- •Kalinda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melba Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Melba Secondary College is the larger school with 663 students compared with 424.
- •Melba Secondary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -25%).
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 Kalinda Primary School better than Melba Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kalinda Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.8 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 Kalinda Primary School and Melba Secondary College?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Ringwood and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalinda Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melba Secondary College has 11.4.
How do Kalinda Primary School and Melba Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kalinda Primary School is 505th of 1,290 and Melba Secondary College is 153rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.