Islamic College of Sport vs Merri-bek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islamic College of Sport
Coburg · Independent high school · 11-12
72 students · ICSEA 989
Merri-bek Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Islamic College of Sport Coburg VIC | Merri-bek Primary School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #255 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #528 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 64 | 182 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | islamiccollegeofsport.com.au/ | merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Merri-bek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 46.2).
- •Merri-bek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Islamic College of Sport has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.3).
- •Merri-bek Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 72.
- •Islamic College of Sport is a independent school while Merri-bek Primary School is a government 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 Islamic College of Sport better than Merri-bek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Merri-bek Primary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 46.2 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 Islamic College of Sport and Merri-bek Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islamic College of Sport has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri-bek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Islamic College of Sport and Merri-bek Primary School rank in VIC?
Islamic College of Sport is unranked and Merri-bek Primary School is 255th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.