Melton West Primary School vs St Catherine of Siena School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melton West Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 925
St Catherine of Siena School
Melton West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Melton West Primary School Melton West VIC | St Catherine of Siena School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1286 of 1,290 | #869 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4754 of 4,908 | #2662 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 261 | 279 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton West 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/ | www.scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 20.5).
- •St Catherine of Siena School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melton West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •St Catherine of Siena School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 520.
- •St Catherine of Siena School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
- •Melton West Primary School is a government school while St Catherine of Siena 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 West Primary School better than St Catherine of Siena School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine of Siena School ranks higher (50.4 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 West Primary School and St Catherine of Siena School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Melton West and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melton West Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine of Siena School has 15.4.
How do Melton West Primary School and St Catherine of Siena School rank in VIC?
Melton West Primary School is 1286th of 1,290 and St Catherine of Siena School is 869th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.