Melton Specialist School serves students who thrive with tailored, small-group learning.
Melton Specialist School serves students who thrive with tailored, small-group learning. The school offers VCAL and ASDAN programs alongside practical Life Skills instruction, each backed by individual learning plans and regular support meetings. Strongly pastoral, the school builds community through its camping program and interschool sport. Modern learning spaces and specialist staff create an environment where each student is known and supported to progress at their own pace.
Melton Specialist School is also known as MSS Melton.
Melton Specialist School is a small government combined school with approximately 406 students. It offers education for years U. 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.
Melton Specialist 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.
Melton Specialist School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 70% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below the national benchmark.
Melton Specialist School is located in Melton, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 951 (25th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.