Melba Copland Secondary School
Melba Copland Secondary School is a government secondary school in Melba, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 953 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Melba ACT 2615. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melba Copland Secondary School compares
By ICSEA, Melba Copland Secondary School ranks 26th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Rogers Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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 Copland Secondary School scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Melba Copland Secondary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Melba
Melba Copland Secondary School is located in Melba, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,326/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,383.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Melba suburb profileSchools near Melba Copland Secondary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melba Copland Secondary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rogers Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melba | 0.8 km | 1056 | 15 higher | 461 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Evatt | 1.1 km | 1080 | 39 higher | 412 |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Florey | 1.3 km | 1070 | 29 higher | 1,323 |
| Florey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Florey | 1.4 km | 1042 | 1 higher | 397 |
| Latham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Latham | 1.5 km | 1038 | 3 lower | 298 |
| St John the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Florey | 1.5 km | 1077 | 36 higher | 368 |
| Miles Franklin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evatt | 1.6 km | 1077 | 36 higher | 394 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charnwood | 2.0 km | 1045 | 4 higher | 374 |
| Charnwood-Dunlop SchoolGovernment Primary · Charnwood | 2.1 km | 987 | 54 lower | 308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melba Copland Secondary School a government school?
Yes, Melba Copland Secondary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melba Copland Secondary School offer?
Melba Copland Secondary School offers 7-12.
What is Melba Copland Secondary School's ICSEA score?
Melba Copland Secondary School has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melba Copland Secondary School?
Melba Copland Secondary School has 953 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melba Copland Secondary School?
The nearest schools to Melba Copland Secondary School are Mount Rogers Primary School (0.8 km), Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9 (1.0 km), St Monica's Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Melba Copland Secondary School located?
Melba Copland Secondary School is located in Melba, ACT 2615.