Merri-bek Primary School
Merri-bek Primary School is a government primary school in Coburg, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 350 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Coburg VIC 3058. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merri-bek Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Merri-bek Primary School ranks 253rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 58 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 35th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Margaret Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Merri-bek Primary School scores 1112, above average.
School zone
Merri-bek 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 Coburg
Merri-bek Primary School is located in Coburg, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 26,574.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coburg suburb profileSchools near Merri-bek Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merri-bek Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis' SchoolCatholic Primary · Moreland | 1.4 km | 1119 | 7 higher | 251 |
| Coburg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coburg | 1.5 km | 1113 | 1 higher | 346 |
| Brunswick East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brunswick East | 1.6 km | 1162 | 50 higher | 279 |
| Coburg High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.7 km | 1099 | 13 lower | 1,265 |
| Sydney Road Community School-Coburg Teaching UnitGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merri-bek Primary School a government school?
Yes, Merri-bek Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merri-bek Primary School offer?
Merri-bek Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Merri-bek Primary School's ICSEA score?
Merri-bek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merri-bek Primary School?
Merri-bek Primary School has 350 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merri-bek Primary School?
The nearest schools to Merri-bek Primary School are St Margaret Mary's School (0.4 km), St Bernard's School (1.0 km), Islamic College of Sport (1.1 km).
Where is Merri-bek Primary School located?
Merri-bek Primary School is located in Coburg, VIC 3058. Visit the school website at https://merri-bekps.vic.edu.au/.