Notre Dame College vs St Mel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame College
Shepparton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,683 students · ICSEA 1030
St Mel's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Notre Dame College Shepparton VIC | St Mel's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 348 | #969 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #461 of 1,472 | #3028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,683 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 821 / 862 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 307 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.8 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 113.7 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3630 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.notredame.vic.edu.au | www.smshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame College scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 45.8).
- •Notre Dame College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mel's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Notre Dame College is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 156.
- •Notre Dame College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -45%).
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 Notre Dame College better than St Mel's School?
On the Success Index, Notre Dame College ranks higher (62.1 vs 45.8 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 Notre Dame College and St Mel's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Notre Dame College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mel's School has 11.7.
How do Notre Dame College and St Mel's School rank in VIC?
Notre Dame College is 146th of 348 and St Mel's School is 969th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.