St Mel's School vs Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 737 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mel's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 999
Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | St Mel's School Shepparton VIC | Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #969 of 1,290 | #1289 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3028 of 4,908 | #4854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 84 | 100 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3630 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smshepparton.catholic.edu.au | www.wilmotrd.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mel's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 17.6).
- •St Mel's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 833), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 232 students compared with 156.
- •Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -45%).
- •St Mel's School is a catholic school while Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton 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 Mel's School better than Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton?
On the Success Index, St Mel's School ranks higher (45.8 vs 17.6 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 St Mel's School and Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mel's School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton has 11.6.
How do St Mel's School and Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton rank in VIC?
St Mel's School is 969th of 1,290 and Wilmot Road Primary School Shepparton is 1289th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.