Melville High School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

Nicholson St, Kempsey, NSW 2440

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

Band 6 and E4 results from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list, 2023 to 2025.

Strongest subjects

BiologyIndustrial Technology

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

2

Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsGymnastics

3

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

DanceDramaVisual Arts

2

Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

DebatingPublic Speaking

2

Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

Peer MentoringYoung Leaders

1

On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

Library

9

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesMental HealthRespectful RelationshipsRestorative Justice

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 33.1%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 42yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 2.2% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 39% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 1/ 10 SEIFATop 95%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 15.5%Top 77%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.