Melba Secondary College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melba Secondary College
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 1003
Sacred Heart School
Croydon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Melba Secondary College Croydon VIC | Sacred Heart School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 348 | #535 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #495 of 1,472 | #1482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 663 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 310 | 228 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| 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 | +10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.melba.vic.edu.au | www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 60.8).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melba Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Melba Secondary College is the larger school with 663 students compared with 454.
- •Melba Secondary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -3%).
- •Melba Secondary College is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Melba Secondary College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (64.7 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 Melba Secondary College and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melba Secondary College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.4.
How do Melba Secondary College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Melba Secondary College is 153rd of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 535th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.