Academy of Mary Immaculate
88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Academy of Mary Immaculate is a Catholic secondary school in Fitzroy, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 612 students. Its ICSEA is 1,079, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
According to publicly available information, the Academy of Mary Immaculate is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Fitzroy, Victoria, founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Mercy and recognised as the state's oldest girls' secondary school. It enrols around 630 students across Years 7–12 and operates in the Mercy tradition, built around the values of respect, compassion, justice, service, hospitality and courage, with a comprehensive academic and practical curriculum on its original heritage site in Nicholson Street.
Often praised
- long-standing Mercy tradition heritage
- oldest girls' secondary school in Victoria
- strong values-based community
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.0 |
| 2024 | 32.0 |
| 2023 | 31.0 |
| 2022 | 32.0 |
| 2021 | 30.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Grammar School | Melbourne | Independent high school | 0.8 km | — | — |
| Collingwood CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Collingwood | Public k–12 / combined | 1.4 km | 1,022 | 610 |
| University High SchoolGifted class: High-ability setting | Parkville | Public high school | 1.8 km | 1,117 | 1,990 |
| Simonds Catholic College | West Melbourne | Catholic high school | 1.9 km | 1,053 | 359 |
| Ozford College | Melbourne | Independent high school | 2.0 km | 1,008 | 101 |
| Fitzroy High School | Fitzroy North | Public high school | 2.4 km | 1,086 | 369 |
| Princes Hill Secondary College | Princes Hill | Public high school | 2.4 km | 1,152 | 884 |
| Sophia Mundi Steiner School | Abbotsford | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,140 | 139 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College | Altona North | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 2,533 | 1,079 |
| Iona College Geelong | Charlemont | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,332 | 1,078 |
| Parade College | Bundoora | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,968 | 1,077 |
| Ave Maria College | Aberfeldie | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 826 | 1,082 |
| Kilbreda College | Mentone | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 928 | 1,082 |
| St Ignatius College Geelong | Drysdale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,442 | 1,075 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.