Mel Maria Catholic Primary School vs Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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 Senior High School
Melville · Government high school · 7-12
1,398 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Attadale WA | Melville Senior High School Melville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 583 | #28 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1132 of 4,908 | #429 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 513 | 1,398 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 231 | 662 / 736 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 97.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| 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=4034 |
The verdict
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 63.5).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melville Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 513.
- •Melville Senior High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -23%).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Melville Senior High 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Mel Maria Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 63.5 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 Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Melville Senior High School?
About 2.1 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 Senior High School has 14.4.
How do Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Melville Senior High School rank in WA?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is 98th of 583 and Melville Senior High School is 28th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.