Aireys Inlet Primary School vs Merri-bek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 108 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aireys Inlet Primary School
Aireys Inlet · Government primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 1112
Merri-bek Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Aireys Inlet Primary School Aireys Inlet VIC | Merri-bek Primary School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #255 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #528 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 32 | 182 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aireys Inlet 3231 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | aireysinletps.vic.edu.au/ | merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.2 vs 75.1).
- •Aireys Inlet Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.3).
- •Merri-bek Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 73.
- •Merri-bek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
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 Aireys Inlet Primary School better than Merri-bek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aireys Inlet Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Aireys Inlet and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aireys Inlet Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri-bek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Aireys Inlet Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School rank in VIC?
Aireys Inlet Primary School is unranked and Merri-bek Primary School is 255th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.