Melton South Primary School
Melton South Primary School is a government primary school in Melton South, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 972 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Melton South VIC 3338. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melton South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Melton South Primary School ranks 1,336th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anthony's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Melton South Primary School scores 962, near average.
School zone
Melton South Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Melton South
Melton South Primary School is located in Melton South, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,209/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 11,362.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Melton South suburb profileSchools near Melton South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melton South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Melton South | 0.2 km | 1000 | 38 higher | 646 |
| Staughton CollegeGovernment Secondary · Melton South | 0.6 km | 956 | 6 lower | 1,705 |
| Al Iman CollegeIndependent Combined · Melton South | 0.8 km | 1059 | 97 higher | 1,149 |
| Melton Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Brookfield | 1.5 km | 1044 | 82 higher | 1,268 |
| Coburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melton South | 1.5 km | 932 | 30 lower | 601 |
| Strathtulloh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Strathtulloh | 1.6 km | 1024 | 62 higher | 1,350 |
| Binap Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brookfield | 2.6 km | 972 | 10 higher | 406 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Weir Views | 2.7 km | 1024 | 62 higher | 473 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melton South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Melton South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melton South Primary School offer?
Melton South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Melton South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Melton South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melton South Primary School?
Melton South Primary School has 972 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melton South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Melton South Primary School are St Anthony's School (0.2 km), Staughton College (0.6 km), Al Iman College (0.8 km).
Where is Melton South Primary School located?
Melton South Primary School is located in Melton South, VIC 3338. Visit the school website at http://www.meltonsthps.vic.edu.au.