Our Lady Of Mercy College

Heidelberg, Victoria · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 65.2%

Our Lady Of Mercy College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Heidelberg, Victoria. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 16th among Catholic girls schools in Victoria.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

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

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

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

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

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

Sports10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff11 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment13 / 20Trusted

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

Technology and Innovation12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 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.

Sustainability12 / 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
1,178
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
Location
Heidelberg, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1111111 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
    580(+14)
    Writing
    589(+20)
    Spelling
    553(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    579(+10)
    Numeracy
    567(-9)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    599(+3)
    Writing
    636(+25)
    Spelling
    580(-6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    596(+2)
    Numeracy
    585(-20)

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

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2025

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    33
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    10.3%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    9.6%
  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    77.3
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    16.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    7.7%
  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    76.05
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    15.6%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

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
    $13,048
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $13,048
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $13,048
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $13,048
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $13,048
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $13,048
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 Our Lady Of Mercy College teach?

Our Lady Of Mercy College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Our Lady Of Mercy College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Our Lady Of Mercy College is a Girls school.

What sector is Our Lady Of Mercy College in?

Our Lady Of Mercy College is classified as Catholic.

Does Our Lady Of Mercy College offer boarding?

No, Our Lady Of Mercy College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Our Lady Of Mercy College?

Our Lady Of Mercy College has 1,178 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Our Lady Of Mercy College?

Our Lady Of Mercy College's student to teacher ratio is 12.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Our Lady Of Mercy College sit in?

Our Lady Of Mercy College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Our Lady Of Mercy College's strongest area on Schools360?

Our Lady Of Mercy College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does Our Lady Of Mercy College rank?

Our Lady Of Mercy College ranks 16th among Catholic girls schools in Victoria.

Where is Our Lady Of Mercy College located?

Our Lady Of Mercy College is located in Heidelberg, Victoria.