Marymede Catholic College vs Mernda Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marymede Catholic College
South Morang · Catholic combined · Prep-12
2,467 students · ICSEA 1069
Mernda Park Primary School
Mernda · Government primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Marymede Catholic College South Morang VIC | Mernda Park Primary School Mernda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 239 | #265 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #515 of 1,259 | #560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,467 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 1,267 / 1,200 | 176 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 384 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 176.6 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 97.4 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | South Morang 3752 | Mernda 3754 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marymede.vic.edu.au | www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mernda Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 56.6).
- •Marymede Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mernda Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Marymede Catholic College is the larger school with 2,467 students compared with 369.
- •Marymede Catholic College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 22%).
- •Marymede Catholic College is a catholic school while Mernda Park 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 Marymede Catholic College better than Mernda Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mernda Park Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 56.6 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 Marymede Catholic College and Mernda Park Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between South Morang and Mernda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marymede Catholic College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mernda Park Primary School has 12.5.
How do Marymede Catholic College and Mernda Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Marymede Catholic College is 137th of 239 and Mernda Park Primary School is 265th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.