Melton Secondary College vs Wedge Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Wedge Park Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
848 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Melton Secondary College Melton VIC | Wedge Park Primary School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 348 | #1071 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,472 | #3395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,433 | 848 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 727 | 397 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| 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% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 70.8 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au | www.wedgepark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wedge Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 29.0).
- •Wedge Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Melton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 848.
- •Melton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -11%).
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 Wedge Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wedge Park Primary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.0 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 Wedge Park Primary School?
About 1.2 km 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 Wedge Park Primary School has 13.3.
How do Melton Secondary College and Wedge Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Melton Secondary College is 323rd of 348 and Wedge Park Primary School is 1071st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.