VIC · Government Combined
Merri River School
Warrnambool 3280 · U
Merri River School is a government combined school in Warrnambool, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 921, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 189 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Merri River School compares
By ICSEA, Merri River School ranks 315th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Pius X School, a Catholic 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. Merri River School scores 921 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We could not match Merri River School to a 2025 Victorian school zone. Check the school's zone on Find My School.
About Warrnambool
Merri River 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 Merri River School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merri River School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 1.6 km | 1002 | 81 higher | 246 |
| Warrnambool West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.6 km | 902 | 19 lower | 138 |
| Brauer Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.7 km | 982 | 61 higher | 866 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.8 km | 1064 | 143 higher | 1,340 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.1 km | 1068 | 147 higher | 622 |
| Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 2.6 km | 963 | 42 higher | 370 |
| King's CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrnambool | 2.6 km | 1083 | 162 higher | 276 |
| Warrnambool College-Wave CampusGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Dennington | 2.8 km | 1009 | 88 higher | 273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merri River School a government school?
Yes, Merri River School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merri River School offer?
Merri River School offers U.
What is Merri River School's ICSEA score?
Merri River School has an ICSEA score of 921, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merri River School?
Merri River School has 189 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merri River School?
The nearest schools to Merri River School are St Pius X School (1.6 km), Warrnambool West Primary School (1.6 km), Brauer Secondary College (1.7 km).
Where is Merri River School located?
Merri River School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at https://merrirs.vic.edu.au/.