North Melbourne Primary School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 465 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Melbourne Primary School
North Melbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
910 students · ICSEA 1136
University High School
Parkville · Government high school · 7-12
1,983 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | North Melbourne Primary School North Melbourne VIC | University High School Parkville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 1,290 | #44 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #572 of 4,908 | #98 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 910 | 1,983 |
| Girls / boys | 431 / 479 | 916 / 1,067 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 340 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 348 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 163.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 51.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Melbourne 3051 | Parkville 3052 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northmelbourneps.vic.edu.au | www.unihigh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 74.6).
- •North Melbourne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •University High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •University High School is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 910.
- •University High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
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 North Melbourne Primary School better than University High School?
On the Success Index, University High School ranks higher (77.8 vs 74.6 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 North Melbourne Primary School and University High School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between North Melbourne and Parkville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Melbourne Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and University High School has 12.2.
How do North Melbourne Primary School and University High School rank in VIC?
North Melbourne Primary School is 273rd of 1,290 and University High School is 44th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.