Luther College vs Melba Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Luther College
Croydon Hills · Independent high school · 7-12
1,219 students · ICSEA 1127
Melba Secondary College
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Luther College Croydon Hills VIC | Melba Secondary College Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 348 | #153 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2 of 1,472 | #495 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,219 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 601 / 618 | 353 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 227 | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | 173 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.6% | 2.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.4 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.9 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon Hills 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.luther.vic.edu.au | www.melba.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Luther College scores higher on the Success Index (87.4 vs 60.8).
- •Luther College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Luther College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Luther College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 663.
- •Melba Secondary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
- •Luther College is a independent school while Melba Secondary College is a government 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 Luther College better than Melba Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Luther College ranks higher (87.4 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 Luther College and Melba Secondary College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Croydon Hills and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Luther College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melba Secondary College has 11.4.
How do Luther College and Melba Secondary College rank in VIC?
Luther College is 1st of 348 and Melba Secondary College is 153rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.