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Government School

Melrose High School

Secondary school in Pearce, ACT

776
Students (2025)
1079
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
14:1
Student:Teacher
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About Melrose High School

Melrose High School is a government secondary school located in Pearce, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-10.

With 776 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1079 (78th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-10)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 776 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 61 (57.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 29 (23.6 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1079 (78th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 4%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 400 (52%)
Girls: 376 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 31%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 68%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
13%
20%
30%
37%
Bottom 13% Lower 20% Upper 30% Top 37%