Government primary school, 442 students, Prep–6, Fitzroy North, Victoria.
NAPLAN averaging 49 points above national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is an A- overall.
Merri Creek Primary School is also known as MCPS, Merri Creek PS and MCPS Fitzroy North.
Merri Creek Primary School draws students from the Merri Creek Primary School.
Merri Creek Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 72.1/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1186 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (Excellent).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Merri Creek Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 450 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 544, well above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Merri Creek Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 442 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Merri Creek Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades A− (Excellent) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Merri Creek Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Merri Creek Primary School is located in Fitzroy North, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1186 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.