Merri Creek Primary School
Merri Creek Primary School is a government primary school in Fitzroy North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1186, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Fitzroy North VIC 3068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merri Creek Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Merri Creek Primary School ranks 8th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 54 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northcote High School, a government secondary 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 Creek Primary School scores 1186, well above average.
School zone
Merri Creek 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 Fitzroy North
Merri Creek Primary School is located in Fitzroy North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,300/wk and median rent of $481/wk. Population: 12,781.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fitzroy North suburb profileSchools near Merri Creek Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merri Creek Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northcote | 0.4 km | 1153 | 33 lower | 1,668 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolCatholic Primary · Brunswick East | 0.9 km | 1124 | 62 lower | 249 |
| Fitzroy North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 0.9 km | 1150 | 36 lower | 363 |
| Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fitzroy North | 0.9 km | 1086 | 100 lower | 431 |
| Northcote Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 1.0 km | 1166 | 20 lower | 303 |
| Brunswick South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brunswick East | 1.4 km | 1171 | 15 lower | 317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merri Creek Primary School a government school?
Yes, Merri Creek Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merri Creek Primary School offer?
Merri Creek Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Merri Creek Primary School's ICSEA score?
Merri Creek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1186, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merri Creek Primary School?
Merri Creek Primary School has 442 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merri Creek Primary School?
The nearest schools to Merri Creek Primary School are Northcote High School (0.4 km), Deutsche Schule Melbourne (0.5 km), St Joseph's School (0.8 km).
Where is Merri Creek Primary School located?
Merri Creek Primary School is located in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068. Visit the school website at http://www.merricreekps.vic.edu.au/.