Aldercourt Primary School vs Merrijig Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercourt Primary School
Frankston North · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 918
Merrijig Primary School
Merrijig · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Aldercourt Primary School Frankston North VIC | Merrijig Primary School Merrijig VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1233 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4202 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 7 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 38% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Merrijig 3723 |
| Council area | Frankston | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.aldercourtps.vic.edu.au/ | www.merrijigps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aldercourt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 17.4).
- •Aldercourt Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 16.
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 Aldercourt Primary School better than Merrijig Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aldercourt Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 17.4 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 Aldercourt Primary School and Merrijig Primary School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Frankston North and Merrijig in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Aldercourt Primary School and Merrijig Primary School rank in VIC?
Aldercourt Primary School is 1233rd of 1,290 and Merrijig Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.