Mernda Central P-12 College
Mernda Central P-12 College is a government combined school in Mernda, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,746 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% 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 Central P-12 College compares
By ICSEA, Mernda Central P-12 College ranks 202nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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 Central P-12 College scores 1009, near average.
School zone
Mernda Central P-12 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 Mernda
Mernda Central P-12 College 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 Central P-12 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mernda Central P-12 College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mernda | 0.9 km | 1094 | 85 higher | 497 |
| Mernda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 1.1 km | 1035 | 26 higher | 844 |
| Mernda Hills Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Mernda | 1.3 km | 1119 | 110 higher | 359 |
| Mernda Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 1.4 km | 1057 | 48 higher | 369 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Doreen | 2.5 km | 1080 | 71 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mernda Central P-12 College a government school?
Yes, Mernda Central P-12 College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mernda Central P-12 College offer?
Mernda Central P-12 College offers Prep-12.
What is Mernda Central P-12 College's ICSEA score?
Mernda Central P-12 College has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mernda Central P-12 College?
Mernda Central P-12 College has 1,746 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mernda Central P-12 College?
The nearest schools to Mernda Central P-12 College are St Joseph's School (0.9 km), Mernda Primary School (1.1 km), Gilson College - Mernda Campus (1.2 km).
Where is Mernda Central P-12 College located?
Mernda Central P-12 College is located in Mernda, VIC 3754. Visit the school website at http://www.merndacentralp12college.vic.edu.au/.