Melton Secondary College vs Melton Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 239 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melton Secondary College
Melton · Government high school · 7-12
1,433 students · ICSEA 944
Melton Specialist School
Melton · Government special · U
406 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Melton Secondary College Melton VIC | Melton Specialist School Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,433 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 727 | 112 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 242 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 70.8 | 156.3 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au | www.meltonss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melton Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 11.8).
- •Melton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 406.
- •Melton Specialist School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 18%).
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 Secondary College better than Melton Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melton Secondary College and Melton Specialist School?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Melton and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton Specialist School has 6.1.
How do Melton Secondary College and Melton Specialist School rank in VIC?
Melton Secondary College is 323rd of 348 and Melton Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.