Melton Secondary College vs Swan Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 276 km 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
Swan Hill College
Swan Hill · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Melton Secondary College Melton VIC | Swan Hill College Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 348 | #329 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,472 | #1259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,433 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 727 | 361 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 242 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 70.8 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Melton | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au | www.shc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 27.0).
- •Melton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Melton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 747.
- •Melton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Melton Secondary College better than Swan Hill College?
On the Success Index, Melton Secondary College ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.0 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 Swan Hill College?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Melton and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Hill College has 13.6.
How do Melton Secondary College and Swan Hill College rank in VIC?
Melton Secondary College is 323rd of 348 and Swan Hill College is 329th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.