Melba Copland Secondary School

Primary feeders

• Mount Rogers Primary School — Melba
• Florey Primary School — Florey
• Latham Primary School — Latham
• Miles Franklin Primary School — Evatt
• Charnwood-Dunlop School — Charnwood
• Fraser Primary School — Fraser
• Evatt Primary School — Evatt
• Kingsford Smith School — Holt
• Macgregor Primary School — Macgregor
• Macquarie Primary School — Macquarie
• Weetangera Primary School — Weetangera
• Hawker Primary School — Hawker

Junior secondary

• Melba Copland Secondary School — Melba

Senior secondary

• Melba Copland Secondary School — Melba

Is Melba Copland Secondary School a good school?

Melba Copland Secondary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1041, above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Melba Copland Secondary School?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Melba Copland Secondary School, Year 7 students averaged 511 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 526, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 953 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

What are the fees for Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Melba Copland Secondary School?

The Year 12 completion rate is 75%.

What is the community like at Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School is located in Melba, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1041 (65th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.