Caralee Community School vs Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 529 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caralee Community School
Willagee · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1010
Melville Senior High School
Melville · Government high school · 7-12
1,398 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Caralee Community School Willagee WA | Melville Senior High School Melville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 583 | #28 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2574 of 4,908 | #429 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 333 | 1,398 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 165 | 662 / 736 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 97.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Willagee 6156 | Melville 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5794 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4034 |
The verdict
- •Melville Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 51.6).
- •Melville Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melville Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 333.
- •Melville Senior High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Caralee Community School better than Melville Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Melville Senior High School ranks higher (63.5 vs 51.6 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 Caralee Community School and Melville Senior High School?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Willagee and Melville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caralee Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melville Senior High School has 14.4.
How do Caralee Community School and Melville Senior High School rank in WA?
Caralee Community School is 279th of 583 and Melville Senior High School is 28th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.