Grasmere Primary School vs Merri River School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grasmere Primary School
Grasmere · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 970
Merri River School
Warrnambool · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Grasmere Primary School Grasmere VIC | Merri River School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1031 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3240 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 96 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 53 | 63 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Grasmere 3281 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Moyne | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grasmereps.vic.edu.au | merrirs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grasmere Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merri River School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 9.8).
- •Merri River School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 96.
- •Merri River School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
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 Grasmere Primary School better than Merri River School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grasmere Primary School and Merri River School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Grasmere and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grasmere Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri River School has 5.2.
How do Grasmere Primary School and Merri River School rank in VIC?
Grasmere Primary School is 1031st of 1,290 and Merri River School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.