Hopetoun P-12 College vs Merbein P-10 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 176 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hopetoun P-12 College
Hopetoun · Government combined · Prep-12
73 students · ICSEA 948
Merbein P-10 College
Merbein · Government combined · Prep-10
644 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Hopetoun P-12 College Hopetoun VIC | Merbein P-10 College Merbein VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #230 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1148 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 73 | 644 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 36 | 327 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 54.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Hopetoun 3396 | Merbein 3505 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1397c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hopetoun P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 26.7).
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.9).
- •Merbein P-10 College is the larger school with 644 students compared with 73.
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -19%).
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 Hopetoun P-12 College better than Merbein P-10 College?
On the Success Index, Hopetoun P-12 College ranks higher (33.7 vs 26.7 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 Hopetoun P-12 College and Merbein P-10 College?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Hopetoun and Merbein in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hopetoun P-12 College has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merbein P-10 College has 11.9.
How do Hopetoun P-12 College and Merbein P-10 College rank in VIC?
Hopetoun P-12 College is unranked and Merbein P-10 College is 230th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.