Merri-bek Primary School vs Warrandyte Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merri-bek Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1112
Warrandyte Primary School
Warrandyte · Government primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Merri-bek Primary School Coburg VIC | Warrandyte Primary School Warrandyte VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 1,290 | #280 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #528 of 4,908 | #603 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 350 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 168 | 92 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Warrandyte 3113 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.warrandyteps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.1 vs 74.3).
- •Merri-bek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Merri-bek Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 200.
- •Warrandyte Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
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 Merri-bek Primary School better than Warrandyte Primary School?
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 Merri-bek Primary School and Warrandyte Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Warrandyte in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merri-bek Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrandyte Primary School has 15.9.
How do Merri-bek Primary School and Warrandyte Primary School rank in VIC?
Merri-bek Primary School is 255th of 1,290 and Warrandyte Primary School is 280th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.