Melba Secondary College
Melba Secondary College is a government secondary school in Croydon, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Croydon VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melba Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Melba Secondary College ranks 217th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ainslie Parklands Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Melba Secondary College scores 1003, near average.
School zone
Melba Secondary College'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.
Schools near Melba Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melba Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalinda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 0.9 km | 1097 | 94 higher | 424 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon | 1.1 km | 1065 | 62 higher | 454 |
| Yarra Valley GrammarIndependent Combined · Ringwood | 1.3 km | 1155 | 152 higher | 1,899 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.5 km | 1147 | 144 higher | 658 |
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 1.7 km | 1127 | 124 higher | 1,219 |
| Croydon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.8 km | 955 | 48 lower | 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melba Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Melba Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melba Secondary College offer?
Melba Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Melba Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Melba Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melba Secondary College?
Melba Secondary College has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melba Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Melba Secondary College are Ainslie Parklands Primary School (0.3 km), Kalinda Primary School (0.9 km), Sacred Heart School (1.1 km).
Where is Melba Secondary College located?
Melba Secondary College is located in Croydon, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.melba.vic.edu.au.