Mercy College
760 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058
Mercy College is a Catholic secondary school in Coburg, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 403 students. Its ICSEA is 1,029, 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
Based on publicly available information, Mercy College is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Coburg, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, catering to Years 7-12. Founded in 1965 and linked to the Sisters of Mercy, the college emphasises excellence, hospitality, justice and compassion. It offers a broad curriculum including VET and VCAL pathways, alongside co-curricular programs in music, dance, drama, debating, study tours and a range of sports.
Often praised
- Broad VET/VCAL curriculum options
- Strong co-curricular arts and sports programs
- Values-based Mercy tradition community
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.0 |
| 2024 | 29.0 |
| 2023 | 29.0 |
| 2022 | 29.0 |
| 2021 | 29.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian International Academy of Education | Coburg | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 1,071 | 2,215 |
| Coburg High School | Coburg | Public high school | 1.4 km | 1,099 | 1,276 |
| Islamic College of Sport | Coburg | Independent high school | 1.5 km | 989 | 72 |
| Antonine College | Pascoe Vale South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 982 | 927 |
| Darul Ulum College of Victoria | Fawkner North | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.9 km | 1,005 | 1,766 |
| Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Pascoe Vale | Public high school | 2.9 km | 987 | 670 |
| John Fawkner Secondary College | Fawkner | Public high school | 3.1 km | 958 | 202 |
| Strathmore Secondary College | Strathmore | Public high school | 3.4 km | 1,086 | 1,927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Regional College Institute of Training | Sydenham | Catholic high school · 11-12 | 974 | 1,028 |
| Lavalla Catholic College | Traralgon | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,358 | 1,028 |
| Notre Dame College | Shepparton | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,683 | 1,030 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College | Leongatha | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 544 | 1,032 |
| Mercy Regional College | Camperdown | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 341 | 1,026 |
| Marist-Sion College | Warragul | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,063 | 1,025 |
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.