Merri Creek Primary School vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 861 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
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Brunswick East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Merri Creek Primary School Fitzroy North VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Brunswick East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 1,290 | #101 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 4,908 | #170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 442 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 208 | 129 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 76% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy North 3068 | Brunswick East 3057 |
| Council area | Yarra | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.merricreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.olbrunswickeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.2 vs 80.5).
- •Merri Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.9).
- •Merri Creek Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 249.
- •Merri Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
- •Merri Creek Primary School is a government school while Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Merri Creek Primary School better than Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Creek Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy North and Brunswick East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merri Creek Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 11.9.
How do Merri Creek Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Merri Creek Primary School is 104th of 1,290 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 101st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.