Meriden School vs MLC School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meriden School
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,761 students · ICSEA 1180
MLC School
Burwood · Independent combined · K-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Meriden School Strathfield NSW | MLC School Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 314 | #13 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #31 of 1,259 | #44 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,761 | 1,393 |
| Girls / boys | 1,761 / 0 | 1,393 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 170.8 | 154.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 98.7 | 90.8 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meriden.nsw.edu.au | www.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meriden School scores higher on the Success Index (86.0 vs 84.9).
- •Meriden School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1177), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MLC School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.3).
- •Meriden School is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 1,393.
- •Meriden School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meriden School better than MLC School?
On the Success Index, Meriden School ranks higher (86.0 vs 84.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meriden School and MLC School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meriden School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MLC School has 9.0.
How do Meriden School and MLC School rank in NSW?
Meriden School is 10th of 314 and MLC School is 13th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.