Melton Secondary College vs Melton West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 537 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 West Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Melton Secondary College Melton VIC | Melton West Primary School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 348 | #1286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,472 | #4754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,433 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 727 | 259 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| 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% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 70.8 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au | www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 20.5).
- •Melton Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Melton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 520.
- •Melton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -12%).
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 West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melton Secondary College ranks higher (29.0 vs 20.5 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 Secondary College and Melton West Primary School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Melton and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Melton Secondary College and Melton West Primary School rank in VIC?
Melton Secondary College is 323rd of 348 and Melton West Primary School is 1286th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.