WA · Government Secondary
Melville Senior High School
Melville 6156 · 7-12
Melville Senior High School is a government secondary school in Melville, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,398 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
How Melville Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Melville Senior High School ranks 25th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Caralee Community School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Melville Senior High School scores 1071 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Melville Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melville Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caralee Community SchoolGovernment Primary · Willagee | 0.5 km | 1010 | 61 lower | 333 |
| Fremantle Language Development CentreGovernment Primary · Willagee | 0.5 km | 991 | 80 lower | 227 |
| Melville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melville | 0.8 km | 1119 | 48 higher | 670 |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster CampusCatholic Primary · Myaree | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| SEDA College WAIndependent Secondary · Myaree | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Palmyra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmyra | 1.8 km | 1113 | 42 higher | 536 |
| Our Lady of Fatima SchoolCatholic Primary · Palmyra | 1.9 km | 1116 | 45 higher | 156 |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Attadale | 2.1 km | 1131 | 60 higher | 513 |
| Bicton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bicton | 2.3 km | 1113 | 42 higher | 562 |
| Attadale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Attadale | 2.4 km | 1137 | 66 higher | 440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melville Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Melville Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melville Senior High School offer?
Melville Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Melville Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Melville Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melville Senior High School?
Melville Senior High School has 1,398 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melville Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Melville Senior High School are Caralee Community School (0.5 km), Fremantle Language Development Centre (0.5 km), Melville Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Melville Senior High School located?
Melville Senior High School is located in Melville, WA 6156. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4034.