Melville Senior High School vs Palmyra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Palmyra Primary School
Palmyra · Government primary · K-6
536 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Melville Senior High School Melville WA | Palmyra Primary School Palmyra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 140 | #67 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 1,472 | #874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,398 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 662 / 736 | 255 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.3 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| 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.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5366 |
The verdict
- •Palmyra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 63.5).
- •Palmyra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melville Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •Melville Senior High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 536.
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 Palmyra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Palmyra Primary School ranks higher (71.5 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 Palmyra Primary School?
About 1.8 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 Palmyra Primary School has 17.8.
How do Melville Senior High School and Palmyra Primary School rank in WA?
Melville Senior High School is 28th of 140 and Palmyra Primary School is 67th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.