Baden Powell P-9 College vs Mernda Central P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Powell P-9 College
Hoppers Crossing · Government combined · Prep-9
827 students · ICSEA 1006
Mernda Central P-12 College
Mernda · Government combined · Prep-12
1,746 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Baden Powell P-9 College Hoppers Crossing VIC | Mernda Central P-12 College Mernda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 239 | #181 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1004 of 1,259 | #836 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 827 | 1,746 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 439 | 877 / 869 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 128.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 56.9 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Mernda 3754 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpc.vic.edu.au/ | www.merndacentralp12college.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mernda Central P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 33.2).
- •Mernda Central P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mernda Central P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Mernda Central P-12 College is the larger school with 1,746 students compared with 827.
- •Mernda Central P-12 College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -28%).
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 Baden Powell P-9 College better than Mernda Central P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Mernda Central P-12 College ranks higher (41.0 vs 33.2 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 Baden Powell P-9 College and Mernda Central P-12 College?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Mernda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baden Powell P-9 College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mernda Central P-12 College has 13.6.
How do Baden Powell P-9 College and Mernda Central P-12 College rank in VIC?
Baden Powell P-9 College is 215th of 239 and Mernda Central P-12 College is 181st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.