Government School

Merri-bek Primary School

Primary school in Coburg, VIC

350
Students (2025)
1112
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
13:1
Student:Teacher

About Merri-bek Primary School

Merri-bek Primary School is a government primary school located in Coburg, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-6.

With 350 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1112 (87th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (Prep-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 350 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 31 (26.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 21 (11.2 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1112 (87th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 168 (48%)
Girls: 182 (52%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 38%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 61%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12%
13%
25%
50%
Bottom 12% Lower 13% Upper 25% Top 50%