Kyabram P-12 College vs Merrigum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.7 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
Merrigum Primary School
Merrigum · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 813
| Measure | Kyabram P-12 College Kyabram VIC | Merrigum Primary School Merrigum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 890 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 471 | 5 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 813 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 27% |
| Suburb | Kyabram 3619 | Merrigum 3618 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au | www.merrigumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kyabram P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 7.6).
- •Kyabram P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 813), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kyabram P-12 College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 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 Kyabram P-12 College better than Merrigum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kyabram P-12 College ranks higher (25.8 vs 7.6 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 Kyabram P-12 College and Merrigum Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Kyabram and Merrigum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kyabram P-12 College and Merrigum Primary School rank in VIC?
Kyabram P-12 College is 234th of 239 and Merrigum Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.