Merri Creek Primary School vs Northcote High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 353 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merri Creek Primary School
Fitzroy North · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1186
Northcote High School
Northcote · Government high school · 7-12
1,668 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Merri Creek Primary School Fitzroy North VIC | Northcote High School Northcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 1,290 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 4,908 | #31 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,668 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 208 | 758 / 910 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 244 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 312 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 76% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 133.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy North 3068 | Northcote 3070 |
| Council area | Yarra | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.merricreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.nhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northcote High School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 80.2).
- •Merri Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northcote High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.9).
- •Northcote High School is the larger school with 1,668 students compared with 442.
- •Merri Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
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 Creek Primary School better than Northcote High School?
On the Success Index, Northcote High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 80.2 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 Merri Creek Primary School and Northcote High School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy North and Northcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merri Creek Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northcote High School has 12.5.
How do Merri Creek Primary School and Northcote High School rank in VIC?
Merri Creek Primary School is 104th of 1,290 and Northcote High School is 15th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.