Melton South Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 179 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melton South Primary School
Melton South · Government primary · Prep-6
972 students · ICSEA 962
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Melton South Primary School Melton South VIC | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1213 of 1,290 | #959 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4045 of 4,908 | #2987 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 972 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 536 | 315 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 53.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonsthps.vic.edu.au | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 31.1).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Melton South Primary School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 646.
- •Melton South Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's School is a catholic 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 South Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.1 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 South Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Melton South and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton South Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.0.
How do Melton South Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Melton South Primary School is 1213th of 1,290 and St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.