Merici College

Braddon, Australian Capital Territory · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Ranked 3rd among Catholic schools in Australian Capital TerritoryTrusted tier

S360 score: 72.4%

Merici College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Braddon, Australian Capital Territory. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Leading tier. It reaches Elite tier for Curriculum.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance13 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability11 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
905
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
Location
Braddon, Australian Capital Territory
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1138138 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    570(+4)
    Writing
    569(0)
    Spelling
    559(-1)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    574(+5)
    Numeracy
    549(-27)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    611(+15)
    Writing
    612(+1)
    Spelling
    581(-5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    593(-1)
    Numeracy
    592(-13)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $6,056
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $6,056
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $6,224
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $6,224
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $7,560
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $7,560
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Merici College teach?

Merici College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Merici College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Merici College is a Girls school.

What sector is Merici College in?

Merici College is classified as Catholic.

Does Merici College offer boarding?

No, Merici College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Merici College?

Merici College has 905 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Merici College?

Merici College's student to teacher ratio is 13.8 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Merici College sit in?

Merici College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Merici College's strongest area on Schools360?

Merici College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Leading tier.

Where does Merici College rank?

Merici College ranks 3rd among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Where is Merici College located?

Merici College is located in Braddon, Australian Capital Territory.