Kialla Central Primary School vs St Mel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kialla Central Primary School
Kialla · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1008
St Mel's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Kialla Central Primary School Kialla VIC | St Mel's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #969 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 28 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kialla 3631 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kiallacentralps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kialla Central Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 45.8).
- •Kialla Central Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kialla Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.7).
- •St Mel's School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 60.
- •Kialla Central Primary School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -45%).
- •Kialla Central Primary School is a government school while St Mel's School is a catholic 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 Kialla Central Primary School better than St Mel's School?
On the Success Index, Kialla Central Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 45.8 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 Kialla Central Primary School and St Mel's School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kialla and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kialla Central Primary School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mel's School has 11.7.
How do Kialla Central Primary School and St Mel's School rank in VIC?
Kialla Central Primary School is unranked and St Mel's School is 969th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.