Melton Primary School vs Muhammadiyah Australia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melton Primary School
Melton · Government primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 961
Muhammadiyah Australia College
Melton · Independent combined · Prep-9
182 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Melton Primary School Melton VIC | Muhammadiyah Australia College Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1225 of 1,290 | #150 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #4132 of 4,908 | #611 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 507 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 263 | 96 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonps.vic.edu.au | macollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Muhammadiyah Australia College scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 29.9).
- •Muhammadiyah Australia College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Melton Primary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 182.
- •Melton Primary School is a government school while Muhammadiyah Australia 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 Melton Primary School better than Muhammadiyah Australia College?
On the Success Index, Muhammadiyah Australia College ranks higher (52.0 vs 29.9 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 Melton Primary School and Muhammadiyah Australia College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Melton and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Muhammadiyah Australia College has 15.4.
How do Melton Primary School and Muhammadiyah Australia College rank in VIC?
Melton Primary School is 1225th of 1,290 and Muhammadiyah Australia College is 150th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.