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Government School

Melba Copland Secondary School

Secondary school in Melba, ACT

953
Students (2025)
1041
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.
11:1
Student:Teacher
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About Melba Copland Secondary School

Melba Copland Secondary School is a government secondary school located in Melba, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 953 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1041 (65th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 953 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 91 (84.5 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 48 (35.3 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. 1041 (65th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 4%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 517 (54%)
Girls: 436 (46%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 19%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 81%
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.
24%
27%
26%
24%
Bottom 24% Lower 27% Upper 26% Top 24%