Kyabram P-12 College vs Merbein P-10 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 361 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyabram P-12 College
Kyabram · Government combined · Prep-12
890 students · ICSEA 943
Merbein P-10 College
Merbein · Government combined · Prep-10
644 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Kyabram P-12 College Kyabram VIC | Merbein P-10 College Merbein VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 239 | #230 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,259 | #1148 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 890 | 644 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 471 | 327 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 54.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kyabram 3619 | Merbein 3505 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au | www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.8 vs 26.7).
- •Merbein P-10 College has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merbein P-10 College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Kyabram P-12 College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 644.
- •Kyabram P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Kyabram P-12 College better than Merbein P-10 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 Kyabram P-12 College and Merbein P-10 College?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Kyabram and Merbein in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyabram P-12 College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merbein P-10 College has 11.9.
How do Kyabram P-12 College and Merbein P-10 College rank in VIC?
Kyabram P-12 College is 234th of 239 and Merbein P-10 College is 230th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.