Merbein P-10 College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merbein P-10 College
Merbein · Government combined · Prep-10
644 students · ICSEA 944
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School
Merbein · Catholic primary · Prep-6
153 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Merbein P-10 College Merbein VIC | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Merbein VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 239 | #942 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1148 of 1,259 | #2932 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 644 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 317 | 86 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Merbein 3505 | Merbein 3505 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au/ | www.olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 26.7).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merbein P-10 College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.0).
- •Merbein P-10 College is the larger school with 644 students compared with 153.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
- •Merbein P-10 College is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is a catholic 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 Merbein P-10 College better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School ranks higher (46.8 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 Merbein P-10 College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Merbein and Merbein in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merbein P-10 College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School has 17.0.
How do Merbein P-10 College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Merbein P-10 College is 230th of 239 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is 942nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.