Melba Copland Secondary School

Melba, ACT 2615

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.mcss.act.edu.au/

school.information@mcss.act.edu.au

Phone

02 6142 0333

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

4.0

English

4.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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62.4%

ATAR 65+ Students

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71.4

Median ATAR

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Park

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Karate

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Tennis

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Nearby Schools

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St Monica's Primary School

Moynihan Street, Evatt ACT 2617 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

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Miles Franklin Primary School

Alderman St, Evatt ACT 2617 Australia

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Mount Rogers Primary School

Alfred Hill Drive, Melba ACT 2615 Australia

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Evatt Primary School

Heydon Crescent, Evatt ACT 2617 Australia

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Florey Primary School

Ratcliffe Crescent, Florey ACT 2615 Australia

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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St John the Apostle Primary School

Pawsey Circuit, Florey ACT 2615 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School is a Government, Coeducational school in Melba, ACT, offering Secondary year levels.

Is Melba Copland Secondary School a public or private school?

Melba Copland Secondary School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the ACT public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Melba Copland Secondary School?

Melba Copland Secondary School has approximately 659 enrolled students (360 boys and 299 girls).

How does Melba Copland Secondary School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Melba Copland Secondary School achieved a median ATAR of around 71.4 and about 62.4% of students achieving an ATAR of 65 or above.

Where is Melba Copland Secondary School located?

Melba Copland Secondary School is located at Copland Drive, Melba ACT 2615 Australia, Melba, ACT, 2615.

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