Melville Primary School vs Melville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 756 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melville Primary School
Melville · Government primary · K-6
670 students · ICSEA 1119
Melville Senior High School
Melville · Government high school · 7-12
1,398 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Melville Primary School Melville WA | Melville Senior High School Melville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 583 | #28 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1173 of 4,908 | #429 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 670 | 1,398 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 356 | 662 / 736 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 97.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Melville 6156 | Melville 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4034 |
The verdict
- •Melville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 63.5).
- •Melville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melville Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 670.
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 Melville Primary School better than Melville Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Melville Primary School ranks higher (68.3 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 Melville Primary School and Melville Senior High School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Melville and Melville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melville Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melville Senior High School has 14.4.
How do Melville Primary School and Melville Senior High School rank in WA?
Melville Primary School is 101st of 583 and Melville Senior High School is 28th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.