Merriang School vs Nepean School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merriang School
Lalor · Government special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1006
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Merriang School Lalor VIC | Nepean School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 129 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 93 | 57 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 77.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.merriangsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.nepean.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 129.
- •Merriang School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 3%).
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 Merriang School better than Nepean 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 Merriang School and Nepean School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Lalor and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merriang School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean School has 4.4.
How do Merriang School and Nepean School rank in VIC?
Merriang School is unranked and Nepean School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.