Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta

Parramatta, New South Wales · 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: 72.3%

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Parramatta, New South Wales. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing35 / 60 (58.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 20Elite

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

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

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Support13 / 20Trusted

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

Personal Development10 / 20Highly Capable

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sports13 / 20Trusted

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 Staff12 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment15 / 20Leading

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

Technology and Innovation18 / 20Elite

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

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

Sustainability19 / 20Elite

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
1,082
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
Location
Parramatta, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1144144 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
    602(+36)
    Writing
    620(+51)
    Spelling
    596(+36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    618(+49)
    Numeracy
    608(+32)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    629(+33)
    Writing
    646(+35)
    Spelling
    616(+30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    634(+40)
    Numeracy
    639(+34)

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.

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    82.3
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    14.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    27.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    20.9%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #71

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta teach?

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is a Girls school.

What sector is Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta in?

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is classified as Independent.

Does Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta offer boarding?

No, Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta?

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has 1,082 students.

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

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta's student to teacher ratio is 11.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta sit in?

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

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

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta rank?

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta ranks 15th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta located?

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is located in Parramatta, New South Wales.