Mernda Primary School
Mernda Primary School is a government primary school in Mernda, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 844 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Mernda VIC 3754. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mernda Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mernda Primary School ranks 742nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mernda Primary School scores 1035, near average.
School zone
Mernda Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Mernda
Mernda Primary School is located in Mernda, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,011/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 23,369.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mernda suburb profileSchools near Mernda Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mernda Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mernda | 0.2 km | 1094 | 59 higher | 497 |
| Mernda Central P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Mernda | 1.1 km | 1009 | 26 lower | 1,746 |
| Mernda Hills Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Mernda | 1.6 km | 1119 | 84 higher | 359 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Doreen | 2.0 km | 1080 | 45 higher | 454 |
| Mernda Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 2.2 km | 1057 | 22 higher | 369 |
| Hazel Glen CollegeGovernment Combined · Doreen | 2.8 km | 1023 | 12 lower | 2,141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mernda Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mernda Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mernda Primary School offer?
Mernda Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mernda Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mernda Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mernda Primary School?
Mernda Primary School has 844 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mernda Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mernda Primary School are St Joseph's School (0.2 km), Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Mernda Campus (0.9 km), Mernda Central P-12 College (1.1 km).
Where is Mernda Primary School located?
Mernda Primary School is located in Mernda, VIC 3754. Visit the school website at http://www.merndaps.vic.edu.au.