St Catherine of Siena School vs Wedge Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 535 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine of Siena School
Melton West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1002
Wedge Park Primary School
Melton West · Government primary · Prep-6
848 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena School Melton West VIC | Wedge Park Primary School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #869 of 1,290 | #1071 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2662 of 4,908 | #3395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 522 | 848 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 243 | 397 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Melton West 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au | www.wedgepark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 40.5).
- •St Catherine of Siena School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wedge Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Wedge Park Primary School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 522.
- •St Catherine of Siena School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -11%).
- •St Catherine of Siena School is a catholic school while Wedge Park Primary School is a government 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 St Catherine of Siena School better than Wedge Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine of Siena School ranks higher (50.4 vs 40.5 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 St Catherine of Siena School and Wedge Park Primary School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Melton West and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine of Siena School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wedge Park Primary School has 13.3.
How do St Catherine of Siena School and Wedge Park Primary School rank in VIC?
St Catherine of Siena School is 869th of 1,290 and Wedge Park Primary School is 1071st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.