Shepparton ACE Secondary College vs St Mel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shepparton ACE Secondary College
Shepparton · Independent high school · 7-12
97 students · ICSEA 912
St Mel's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Shepparton ACE Secondary College Shepparton VIC | St Mel's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #341 of 348 | #969 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1375 of 1,472 | #3028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 97 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 47 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3630 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sasc.vic.edu.au | www.smshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mel's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 22.3).
- •St Mel's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mel's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.0).
- •St Mel's School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 97.
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -45%).
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College is a independent school while St Mel'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 Shepparton ACE Secondary College better than St Mel's School?
On the Success Index, St Mel's School ranks higher (45.8 vs 22.3 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 Shepparton ACE Secondary College and St Mel's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shepparton ACE Secondary College has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mel's School has 11.7.
How do Shepparton ACE Secondary College and St Mel's School rank in VIC?
Shepparton ACE Secondary College is 341st of 348 and St Mel's School is 969th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.