Mernda Hills Christian College vs Oxley Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mernda Hills Christian College
Mernda · Independent combined · Prep-12
359 students · ICSEA 1119
Oxley Christian College
Chirnside Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
838 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Mernda Hills Christian College Mernda VIC | Oxley Christian College Chirnside Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 239 | #60 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #181 of 1,259 | #177 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 359 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 188 | 410 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 14.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 47.8 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mernda 3754 | Chirnside Park 3116 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merndahills.vic.edu.au/ | www.oxley.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.9 vs 75.1).
- •Oxley Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Oxley Christian College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 359.
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 Mernda Hills Christian College better than Oxley Christian 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 Mernda Hills Christian College and Oxley Christian College?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Mernda and Chirnside Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mernda Hills Christian College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oxley Christian College has 10.0.
How do Mernda Hills Christian College and Oxley Christian College rank in VIC?
Mernda Hills Christian College is 62nd of 239 and Oxley Christian College is 60th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.