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Melrose High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Melrose High School is a government secondary school in Pearce, ACT, for Years 7–10. It had 776 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Melrose High School

Pearce, ACT 2607

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–10
Secondary
Students
776
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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An inclusive school with a multicultural focus promoting safe and respectful learning.

The school upholds strong values fostering an inclusive environment, offering diverse programs including curriculum extensions, electives, and leadership opportunities, ensuring every student can reach their full potential through a stimulating and supportive educational experience.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–10Enrolments776
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:13.6
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–10
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments776
Teacher–student ratio1:13.6
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.08422021: 842 students · Years 7–1020212022: 837 students · Years 7–1020222023: 823 students · Years 7–1020232024: 805 students · Years 7–1020242025: 776 students · Years 7–102025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
400(51.5%)
Girls
376(48.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
31%
English only
68%
Not stated
0%

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Melrose High School

41 Marr Street, Pearce ACT 2607

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