Melton South Primary School vs Staughton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 570 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
Staughton College
Melton South · Government high school · 7-12
1,705 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Melton South Primary School Melton South VIC | Staughton College Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1213 of 1,290 | #319 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4045 of 4,908 | #1167 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 972 | 1,705 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 536 | 861 / 844 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 317 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 112.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 64.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonsthps.vic.edu.au | www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.1 vs 30.5).
- •Melton South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Staughton College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Staughton College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 972.
- •Staughton College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -6%).
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 Staughton College?
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 South Primary School and Staughton College?
About 570 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 Staughton College has 15.2.
How do Melton South Primary School and Staughton College rank in VIC?
Melton South Primary School is 1213th of 1,290 and Staughton College is 319th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.