Fawkner Primary School vs Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkner Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
238 students · ICSEA 1020
Mercy College
Coburg · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Fawkner Primary School Fawkner VIC | Mercy College Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #657 of 1,290 | #181 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1941 of 4,908 | #609 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 238 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 124 | 403 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fawknerps.vic.edu.au | www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fawkner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 55.7).
- •Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fawkner Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.2).
- •Mercy College is the larger school with 403 students compared with 238.
- •Fawkner Primary School is a government school while Mercy College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Fawkner Primary School better than Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Fawkner Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 55.7 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 Fawkner Primary School and Mercy College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fawkner Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy College has 12.2.
How do Fawkner Primary School and Mercy College rank in VIC?
Fawkner Primary School is 657th of 1,290 and Mercy College is 181st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.