Merbein P-10 College
Merbein P-10 College is a government combined school in Merbein, VIC offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 644 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Merbein VIC 3505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merbein P-10 College compares
By ICSEA, Merbein P-10 College ranks 291st of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, a Catholic primary school 1.7 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. Merbein P-10 College scores 944, below average.
School zone
Merbein P-10 College'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 Merbein
Merbein P-10 College is located in Merbein, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,147/wk and median rent of $210/wk. Population: 2,770.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merbein suburb profileSchools near Merbein P-10 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merbein P-10 College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cabarita | 4.5 km | 986 | 42 higher | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merbein P-10 College a government school?
Yes, Merbein P-10 College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merbein P-10 College offer?
Merbein P-10 College offers Prep-10.
What is Merbein P-10 College's ICSEA score?
Merbein P-10 College has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merbein P-10 College?
Merbein P-10 College has 644 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merbein P-10 College?
The nearest schools to Merbein P-10 College are Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (1.7 km), The Lake Primary School (4.5 km).
Where is Merbein P-10 College located?
Merbein P-10 College is located in Merbein, VIC 3505. Visit the school website at http://www.merbeinp10.vic.edu.au/.