Melrose Primary School vs Victory Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Primary School
West Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 877
Victory Lutheran College
West Wodonga · Independent combined · Prep-12
906 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Melrose Primary School West Wodonga VIC | Victory Lutheran College West Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1238 of 1,290 | #143 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #4218 of 4,908 | #536 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 338 | 906 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 161 | 482 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 64.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 41.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 2% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | West Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/ | www.vlc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victory Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 28.8).
- •Victory Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melrose Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Victory Lutheran College is the larger school with 906 students compared with 338.
- •Victory Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
- •Melrose Primary School is a government school while Victory Lutheran College is an independent 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 Melrose Primary School better than Victory Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Victory Lutheran College ranks higher (55.7 vs 28.8 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 Melrose Primary School and Victory Lutheran College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and West Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melrose Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victory Lutheran College has 14.1.
How do Melrose Primary School and Victory Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Melrose Primary School is 1238th of 1,290 and Victory Lutheran College is 143rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.