VIC · Government Primary
Merrivale Primary School
Warrnambool 3280 · Prep-6
Merrivale Primary School is a government primary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 184 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Merrivale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Merrivale Primary School ranks 871st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Warrnambool West Primary School, a government primary school 1.6 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Merrivale Primary School scores 1018 — near average.
School zone
Merrivale 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 Warrnambool
Merrivale Primary School is located in Warrnambool, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,385/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 31,308.
View full Warrnambool suburb profile →Schools near Merrivale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrivale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrnambool West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.6 km | 902 | 116 lower | 138 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 1.7 km | 1002 | 16 lower | 246 |
| Warrnambool College-Wave CampusGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 1064 | 46 higher | 1,340 |
| Brauer Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.2 km | 982 | 36 lower | 866 |
| Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 2.3 km | 963 | 55 lower | 370 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.7 km | 1068 | 50 higher | 622 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Dennington | 3.1 km | 1009 | 9 lower | 273 |
| Merri River SchoolGovernment Combined · Warrnambool | 3.2 km | 921 | 97 lower | 189 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrivale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Merrivale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrivale Primary School offer?
Merrivale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Merrivale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Merrivale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrivale Primary School?
Merrivale Primary School has 184 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrivale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Merrivale Primary School are Warrnambool West Primary School (1.6 km), St Pius X School (1.7 km), Warrnambool College-Wave Campus (1.9 km).
Where is Merrivale Primary School located?
Merrivale Primary School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=174b5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c.