Melrose Primary School vs Wodonga West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Wodonga West Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Melrose Primary School West Wodonga VIC | Wodonga West Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1238 of 1,290 | #1145 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4218 of 4,908 | #3688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 161 | 137 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 12% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wodongawestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wodonga West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 28.8).
- •Wodonga West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melrose Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Melrose Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 289.
- •Wodonga West Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 1%).
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 Wodonga West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wodonga West Primary School ranks higher (36.3 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 Wodonga West Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melrose Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga West Primary School has 13.3.
How do Melrose Primary School and Wodonga West Primary School rank in VIC?
Melrose Primary School is 1238th of 1,290 and Wodonga West Primary School is 1145th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.