Melonba Public School
Melonba Public School is a government primary school in Melonba, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 32 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 92% 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 Public School compares
By ICSEA, Melonba Public School ranks 360th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melonba High School, 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. Melonba Public School scores 1098, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Melonba
Melonba Public 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 Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melonba Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melonba High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melonba | 0.1 km | 1073 | 25 lower | 704 |
| St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)Catholic Primary · Marsden Park | 1.4 km | 1106 | 8 higher | 827 |
| St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary)Catholic Secondary · Marsden Park | 1.5 km | 1088 | 10 lower | 940 |
| Northbourne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden Park | 1.8 km | 1095 | 3 lower | 1,711 |
| Marsden Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden Park | 2.8 km | 1060 | 38 lower | 242 |
| Willmot Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Willmot | 3.0 km | 817 | 281 lower | 162 |
| Shalvey Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 3.1 km | 837 | 261 lower | 258 |
| Chifley College Shalvey CampusGovernment Secondary · Shalvey | 3.5 km | 828 | 270 lower | 391 |
| Noumea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 3.7 km | 866 | 232 lower | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melonba Public School a government school?
Yes, Melonba Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melonba Public School offer?
Melonba Public School offers K-6.
What is Melonba Public School's ICSEA score?
Melonba Public School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melonba Public School?
Melonba Public School has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 32 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melonba Public School?
The nearest schools to Melonba Public School are Melonba High School (0.1 km), St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) (1.4 km), St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary) (1.5 km).
Where is Melonba Public School located?
Melonba Public School is located in Melonba, NSW 2765. Visit the school website at https://melonba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/.