Mernda Central P-12 College

Mernda Central P-12 College is a co-educational public school located in Mernda, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers complete education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 1,700 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, and parents can check zone information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Looking at the regional characteristics, the Mernda area where the school is located had a total population of 23,369 according to the 2021 ABS census, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%), reflecting a multicultural community.

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mernda's crime rate is 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000 and the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 38.60 points.