Kurunjang Primary School vs Melton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurunjang Primary School
Melton · Government primary · Prep-6
590 students · ICSEA 942
Melton Primary School
Melton · Government primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Kurunjang Primary School Melton VIC | Melton Primary School Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1227 of 1,290 | #1225 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4142 of 4,908 | #4132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 590 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 308 | 244 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kurunjangps.vic.edu.au | www.meltonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.8 vs 29.9).
- •Melton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurunjang Primary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 507.
- •Kurunjang Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
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 Kurunjang Primary School better than Melton Primary 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 Kurunjang Primary School and Melton Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Melton and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurunjang Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton Primary School has 13.9.
How do Kurunjang Primary School and Melton Primary School rank in VIC?
Kurunjang Primary School is 1227th of 1,290 and Melton Primary School is 1225th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.