Melton West Primary is a pastoral government school that prioritises student wellbeing and emotional resilience.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Melton West Primary is a pastoral government school that prioritises student wellbeing and emotional resilience. It offers EAL/D support for diverse learners and uses trauma-informed practices, backed by a dedicated Zen Zone wellbeing program. The school suits families seeking a caring, inclusive environment where support for learning needs and mental health is woven into daily practice.
Melton West Primary School is also known as MWPS, Melton West PS and MWPS Melton West.
Melton West Primary School draws students from the Melton West Primary School.
Melton West Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 31.5/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 27/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 925, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Melton West Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 340 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 432, well below the national average of 490 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.
Melton West Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 520 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. 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 West Primary 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 28/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Melton West Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Melton West Primary School is located in Melton West, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 925 (17th 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.