Ashley Park Primary School vs Mernda Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Park Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
497 students · ICSEA 1037
Mernda Park Primary School
Mernda · Government primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Ashley Park Primary School Doreen VIC | Mernda Park Primary School Mernda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #425 of 1,290 | #265 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1063 of 4,908 | #560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 497 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 258 | 176 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +170% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Mernda 3754 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashleyparkps.vic.edu.au | www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mernda Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 69.4).
- •Mernda Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mernda Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Ashley Park Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 369.
- •Ashley Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (170% vs 22%).
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 Ashley Park Primary School better than Mernda Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mernda Park Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 69.4 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 Ashley Park Primary School and Mernda Park Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Mernda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashley Park Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mernda Park Primary School has 12.5.
How do Ashley Park Primary School and Mernda Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Ashley Park Primary School is 425th of 1,290 and Mernda Park Primary School is 265th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.