WA · Government Primary
Melville Primary School
Melville 6156 · K-6
Melville Primary School is a government primary school in Melville, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Melville Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Melville Primary School ranks 72nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melville Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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 Primary School scores 1119 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Melville Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melville Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melville | 0.8 km | 1071 | 48 lower | 1,398 |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster CampusCatholic Primary · Myaree | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Caralee Community SchoolGovernment Primary · Willagee | 1.3 km | 1010 | 109 lower | 333 |
| Fremantle Language Development CentreGovernment Primary · Willagee | 1.3 km | 991 | 128 lower | 227 |
| SEDA College WAIndependent Secondary · Myaree | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Attadale | 1.4 km | 1131 | 12 higher | 513 |
| Attadale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Attadale | 1.7 km | 1137 | 18 higher | 440 |
| Our Lady of Fatima SchoolCatholic Primary · Palmyra | 1.8 km | 1116 | 3 lower | 156 |
| Booragoon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Booragoon | 1.9 km | 1121 | 2 higher | 435 |
| Bicton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bicton | 2.0 km | 1113 | 6 lower | 562 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melville Primary School a government school?
Yes, Melville Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melville Primary School offer?
Melville Primary School offers K-6.
What is Melville Primary School's ICSEA score?
Melville Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melville Primary School?
Melville Primary School has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melville Primary School?
The nearest schools to Melville Primary School are Melville Senior High School (0.8 km), Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster Campus (1.0 km), Caralee Community School (1.3 km).
Where is Melville Primary School located?
Melville Primary School is located in Melville, WA 6156. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296.