Mel Maria Catholic Primary School vs Melville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Attadale · Catholic primary · PP-6
513 students · ICSEA 1131
Melville Primary School
Melville · Government primary · K-6
670 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Attadale WA | Melville Primary School Melville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 583 | #101 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1132 of 4,908 | #1173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 513 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 231 | 314 / 356 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Melville 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.melmaria.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.8 vs 68.3).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Melville Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 513.
- •Melville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -23%).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Melville 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 Mel Maria Catholic Primary School better than Melville Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Melville Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Attadale and Melville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melville Primary School has 17.7.
How do Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Melville Primary School rank in WA?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is 98th of 583 and Melville Primary School is 101st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.