Melrose High School
Melrose High School is a government secondary school in Pearce, ACT offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Pearce ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melrose High School compares
By ICSEA, Melrose High School ranks 15th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marist College Canberra, an independent combined school 0.4 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. Melrose High School scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Melrose High School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Pearce
Melrose High School is located in Pearce, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,362/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 2,687.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pearce suburb profileSchools near Melrose High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melrose High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 0.4 km | 1142 | 63 higher | 1,852 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 0.6 km | 1131 | 52 higher | 210 |
| Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrens | 0.7 km | 1079 | same | 394 |
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 0.9 km | 1139 | 60 higher | 542 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 1.1 km | 1087 | 8 higher | 228 |
| Farrer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Farrer | 2.3 km | 1098 | 19 higher | 252 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 2.4 km | 1159 | 80 higher | 676 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 2.6 km | 1087 | 8 higher | 1,174 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 2.7 km | 1130 | 51 higher | 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melrose High School a government school?
Yes, Melrose High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melrose High School offer?
Melrose High School offers 7-10.
What is Melrose High School's ICSEA score?
Melrose High School has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melrose High School?
Melrose High School has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melrose High School?
The nearest schools to Melrose High School are Marist College Canberra (0.4 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (0.6 km), Torrens Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Melrose High School located?
Melrose High School is located in Pearce, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://www.melrosehs.act.edu.au/.