Axedale Primary School vs Merrivale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Axedale Primary School
Axedale · Government primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1018
Merrivale Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
184 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Axedale Primary School Axedale VIC | Merrivale Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #757 of 1,290 | #801 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2263 of 4,908 | #2407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 60 | 92 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Axedale 3551 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.axedaleps.vic.edu.au/joomla/ | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=174b5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Axedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 54.0).
- •Axedale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Merrivale Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 101.
- •Axedale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Axedale Primary School better than Merrivale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Axedale Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 54.0 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 Axedale Primary School and Merrivale Primary School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Axedale and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Axedale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrivale Primary School has 13.7.
How do Axedale Primary School and Merrivale Primary School rank in VIC?
Axedale Primary School is 757th of 1,290 and Merrivale Primary School is 801st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.