Melville High School
Melville High School is a government secondary school in Kempsey, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 849, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 43% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Kempsey NSW 2440. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melville High School compares
By ICSEA, Melville High School ranks 576th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kempsey South Public School, a government primary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Melville High School scores 849, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Melville High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Kempsey
Melville High School is located in Kempsey, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $881/wk and median rent of $253/wk. Population: 483.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Melville High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melville High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Kempsey | 1.4 km | 794 | 55 lower | 422 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · West Kempsey | 1.8 km | 991 | 142 higher | 332 |
| Kempsey Adventist SchoolIndependent Combined · Kempsey | 2.2 km | 953 | 104 higher | 458 |
| Kempsey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kempsey | 2.3 km | 848 | 1 lower | 584 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Kempsey | 3.3 km | 999 | 150 higher | 641 |
| Aldavilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarravel | 5.3 km | 896 | 47 higher | 263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melville High School a government school?
Yes, Melville High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melville High School offer?
Melville High School offers 7-12.
What is Melville High School's ICSEA score?
Melville High School has an ICSEA score of 849, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melville High School?
Melville High School has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melville High School?
The nearest schools to Melville High School are Kempsey South Public School (0.7 km), Macleay Vocational College (0.9 km), Kempsey West Public School (1.4 km).
Where is Melville High School located?
Melville High School is located in Kempsey, NSW 2440. Visit the school website at https://melville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.