Hazel Glen College vs Mernda Central P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Glen College
Doreen · Government combined · Prep-12
2,141 students · ICSEA 1023
Mernda Central P-12 College
Mernda · Government combined · Prep-12
1,746 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Hazel Glen College Doreen VIC | Mernda Central P-12 College Mernda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 239 | #181 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #856 of 1,259 | #836 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,141 | 1,746 |
| Girls / boys | 1,020 / 1,121 | 877 / 869 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | 170 | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 162.4 | 128.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 56.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Mernda 3754 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hgc.vic.edu.au/ | www.merndacentralp12college.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.3 vs 41.0).
- •Hazel Glen College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazel Glen College is the larger school with 2,141 students compared with 1,746.
- •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 Hazel Glen College better than Mernda Central P-12 College?
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 Hazel Glen College and Mernda Central P-12 College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Mernda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hazel Glen College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mernda Central P-12 College has 13.6.
How do Hazel Glen College and Mernda Central P-12 College rank in VIC?
Hazel Glen College is 188th of 239 and Mernda Central P-12 College is 181st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.