Mernda Hills Christian College
Mernda Hills Christian College is an independent combined school in Mernda, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 76% of students 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 Hills Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Mernda Hills Christian College ranks 73rd 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 highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gilson College - Mernda Campus, an independent combined school 0.1 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 Hills Christian College scores 1119, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mernda Hills Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mernda
Mernda Hills Christian 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 Hills Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mernda Hills Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mernda Central P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Mernda | 1.3 km | 1009 | 110 lower | 1,746 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mernda | 1.5 km | 1094 | 25 lower | 497 |
| Mernda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 1.6 km | 1035 | 84 lower | 844 |
| Mernda Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 2.6 km | 1057 | 62 lower | 369 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Doreen | 3.6 km | 1080 | 39 lower | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mernda Hills Christian College a government school?
No, Mernda Hills Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mernda Hills Christian College offer?
Mernda Hills Christian College offers Prep-12.
What is Mernda Hills Christian College's ICSEA score?
Mernda Hills Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mernda Hills Christian College?
Mernda Hills Christian College has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mernda Hills Christian College?
The nearest schools to Mernda Hills Christian College are Gilson College - Mernda Campus (0.1 km), Mernda Central P-12 College (1.3 km), St Joseph's School (1.5 km).
Where is Mernda Hills Christian College located?
Mernda Hills Christian College is located in Mernda, VIC 3754. Visit the school website at https://merndahills.vic.edu.au/.