Brunswick East Primary School vs Merri-bek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick East Primary School
Brunswick East · Government primary · Prep-6
279 students · ICSEA 1162
Merri-bek Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Brunswick East Primary School Brunswick East VIC | Merri-bek Primary School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 1,290 | #255 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #61 of 4,908 | #528 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 279 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 148 | 182 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brunswick East 3057 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beps.vic.edu.au | merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brunswick East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 75.1).
- •Brunswick East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brunswick East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Merri-bek Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 279.
- •Merri-bek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -36%).
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 Brunswick East Primary School better than Merri-bek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick East Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 75.1 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 Brunswick East Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brunswick East and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick East Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri-bek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Brunswick East Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School rank in VIC?
Brunswick East Primary School is 36th of 1,290 and Merri-bek Primary School is 255th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.