Coburg Primary School vs Merri-bek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 1113
Merri-bek Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Coburg Primary School Coburg VIC | Merri-bek Primary School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 1,290 | #255 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #89 of 4,908 | #528 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 346 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 164 | 182 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburgps.vic.edu.au/ | merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 75.1).
- •Coburg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merri-bek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Merri-bek Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 346.
- •Coburg Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -2%).
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 Coburg Primary School better than Merri-bek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coburg Primary School ranks higher (82.8 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 Coburg Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri-bek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Coburg Primary School and Merri-bek Primary School rank in VIC?
Coburg Primary School is 57th of 1,290 and Merri-bek Primary School is 255th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.