Melbourne High School
Melbourne High School is a government secondary school in South Yarra, VIC offering 9-12. With an ICSEA score of 1195, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 86% of students have a language background other than English.
South Yarra VIC 3141. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melbourne High School compares
Melbourne High School has the highest ICSEA of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one. Of the 41 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Centre for Higher Education Studies, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Melbourne High School scores 1195, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About South Yarra
Melbourne High School is located in South Yarra, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,063/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 25,028.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Yarra suburb profileSchools near Melbourne High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melbourne High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Higher Education StudiesGovernment Secondary · South Yarra | 0.1 km | 1079 | 116 lower | 468 |
| Melbourne Girls GrammarIndependent Combined · South Yarra | 0.6 km | 1181 | 14 lower | 1,046 |
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · South Yarra | 0.9 km | 1213 | 18 higher | 287 |
| Richmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Richmond | 0.9 km | 1150 | 45 lower | 316 |
| South Yarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Yarra | 1.0 km | 1152 | 43 lower | 435 |
| Toorak Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Toorak | 1.6 km | 1141 | 54 lower | 439 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melbourne High School a government school?
Yes, Melbourne High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melbourne High School offer?
Melbourne High School offers 9-12.
What is Melbourne High School's ICSEA score?
Melbourne High School has an ICSEA score of 1195, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melbourne High School?
Melbourne High School has 1,402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melbourne High School?
The nearest schools to Melbourne High School are Centre for Higher Education Studies (0.1 km), Kamaruka (0.2 km), Kamaruka - Primary Campus (0.2 km).
Where is Melbourne High School located?
Melbourne High School is located in South Yarra, VIC 3141. Visit the school website at http://www.mhs.vic.edu.au.