VIC · Government Primary
Melrose Primary School
West Wodonga 3690 · Prep-6
Melrose Primary School is a government primary school in West Wodonga, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 877, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Melrose Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Melrose Primary School ranks 1,550th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre, 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 Context
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 Primary School scores 877 — below average.
School zone
Melrose Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About West Wodonga
Melrose Primary School is located in West Wodonga, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,452/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 14,794.
View full West Wodonga suburb profile →Schools near Melrose Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melrose Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning CentreGovernment Secondary · Wodonga | 0.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Catholic College WodongaCatholic Secondary · Wodonga | 0.1 km | 1054 | 177 higher | 1,229 |
| Wodonga Middle Years College-Flying Fruit Fly Circus SchoolGovernment Combined · Wodonga | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Wodonga Middle Years College-Felltimber CampusGovernment Combined · West Wodonga | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Belvoir SchoolGovernment Combined · West Wodonga | 1.0 km | 934 | 57 higher | 158 |
| St Monica's SchoolCatholic Primary · Wodonga | 1.1 km | 1040 | 163 higher | 511 |
| Wodonga West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wodonga | 1.6 km | 932 | 55 higher | 289 |
| Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wodonga | 1.7 km | 943 | 66 higher | 1,348 |
| Victory Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · West Wodonga | 2.0 km | 1070 | 193 higher | 906 |
| Wodonga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wodonga | 2.6 km | 981 | 104 higher | 869 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melrose Primary School a government school?
Yes, Melrose Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melrose Primary School offer?
Melrose Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Melrose Primary School's ICSEA score?
Melrose Primary School has an ICSEA score of 877, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melrose Primary School?
Melrose Primary School has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melrose Primary School?
The nearest schools to Melrose Primary School are Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre (0.1 km), Catholic College Wodonga (0.1 km), Wodonga Middle Years College-Flying Fruit Fly Circus School (0.4 km).
Where is Melrose Primary School located?
Melrose Primary School is located in West Wodonga, VIC 3690. Visit the school website at http://www.melroseps.vic.edu.au/.