Melton West Primary School vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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 Dominic's School
Melton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Melton West Primary School Melton West VIC | St Dominic's School Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1286 of 1,290 | #1032 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4754 of 4,908 | #3244 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 261 | 190 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Melton West 3337 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sdmelton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (42.6 vs 20.5).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Melton West Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 369.
- •St Dominic's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •Melton West Primary School is a government school while St Dominic'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 West Primary School better than St Dominic's School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (42.6 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 Dominic's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melton West and Melton 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 Dominic's School has 11.9.
How do Melton West Primary School and St Dominic's School rank in VIC?
Melton West Primary School is 1286th of 1,290 and St Dominic's School is 1032nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.