Melba Copland Secondary School

(02) 6142 0333
15 Conley Dr,Melba, 2615

About The School

Overview

Melba Copland Secondary School is located in Melba, ACT. It is a Secondary school with a total of 883 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 9.

Famous For

IB

MYPDP

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognised educational framework designed to provide a rigorous and well-rounded education for students. It is often seen as an alternative to the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) commonly awarded in Australian high schools. IB diploma stands out for its unique advantages, particularly for students planning to pursue international studies.

It’s important to note that IB programs are offered only by select schools. Here’s a quick look at the IB programs:

Primary Year Programme (PYP): Designed for students aged 3-12, encouraging holistic development through inquiry-based learning.
Middle Years Programme (MYP): Tailored for students aged 11-16, promoting critical thinking and real-world applications.
Diploma Programme (DP): Geared towards students aged 16-19, delivering a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare for university success.
Career-related Programme (CP): Designed for students aged 16-19 who are interested in pursuing career-related education during the final two years of secondary school.

ICSEA

ICSEA Score

ICSEA stands for the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. It serves as a measure of the socio-educational backgrounds of students in a school, offering insights into the overall educational advantages or disadvantages students may have based on factors like their parents' education and occupation.

ICSEA: 876
ICSEA Percentile: 60%

Melba Copland Secondary School is more educationally advantaged than 60% of schools in Australia.

Student And Teacher

Boys vs Girls Enrollment

Teaching Staff: 93
Total Enrollment: 883
Student to Teacher Ratio: 9
Boys Enrollment: 479
Girls Enrollment: 404
Indigenous Enrolments (%): 5
Language Background Other Than English - Yes (%): 18
Language Background Other Than English - No (%): 81

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