Melville Senior High School vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melville Senior High School
Melville · Government high school · 7-12
1,398 students · ICSEA 1071
Our Lady of Fatima School
Palmyra · Catholic primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Melville Senior High School Melville WA | Our Lady of Fatima School Palmyra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 140 | #44 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 1,472 | #650 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,398 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 662 / 736 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.3 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melville 6156 | Palmyra 6157 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4034 | www.olof.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 63.5).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 156.
- •Melville Senior High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -15%).
- •Melville Senior High School is a government school while Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic 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 Melville Senior High School better than Our Lady of Fatima School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima School ranks higher (73.8 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 Melville Senior High School and Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Melville and Palmyra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melville Senior High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima School has 12.2.
How do Melville Senior High School and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in WA?
Melville Senior High School is 28th of 140 and Our Lady of Fatima School is 44th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.