Government co-ed secondary college in Croydon, VIC, serving 663 students in years 7–12.
NAPLAN 12 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 67.0; the result is a B- overall.
Melba Secondary College is also known as Melba SC and MSC Croydon.
Median ATAR 67.0 ranks #205 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #73 of 295.
Melba Secondary College draws students from the Melba Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Melba Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1003, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Melba Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 529 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 556, 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.
Melba Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 663 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.
Melba Secondary College 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 54/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Melba Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. 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 85%, which is moderate.
Melba Secondary College has a median ATAR of 67.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 98%.
Melba Secondary College is located in Croydon, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1003 (48th 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.