Melonba High School
Melonba High School is a government secondary school in Melonba, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1073, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 704 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 84% have a language background other than English.
Melonba NSW 2765. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melonba High School compares
By ICSEA, Melonba High School ranks 132nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melonba Public School, a government primary 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. Melonba High School scores 1073, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Melonba
Melonba High School is located in Melonba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,859/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 1,439.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Melonba suburb profileSchools near Melonba High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melonba High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melonba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Melonba | 0.1 km | 1098 | 25 higher | 776 |
| St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)Catholic Primary · Marsden Park | 1.6 km | 1106 | 33 higher | 827 |
| St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary)Catholic Secondary · Marsden Park | 1.6 km | 1088 | 15 higher | 940 |
| Northbourne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden Park | 2.0 km | 1095 | 22 higher | 1,711 |
| Marsden Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden Park | 3.0 km | 1060 | 13 lower | 242 |
| Willmot Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Willmot | 3.0 km | 817 | 256 lower | 162 |
| Shalvey Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 3.1 km | 837 | 236 lower | 258 |
| Chifley College Shalvey CampusGovernment Secondary · Shalvey | 3.5 km | 828 | 245 lower | 391 |
| Noumea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 3.7 km | 866 | 207 lower | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melonba High School a government school?
Yes, Melonba High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melonba High School offer?
Melonba High School offers 7-12.
What is Melonba High School's ICSEA score?
Melonba High School has an ICSEA score of 1073, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melonba High School?
Melonba High School has 704 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melonba High School?
The nearest schools to Melonba High School are Melonba Public School (0.1 km), St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) (1.6 km), St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary) (1.6 km).
Where is Melonba High School located?
Melonba High School is located in Melonba, NSW 2765. Visit the school website at https://melonba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.