Mercy Catholic College
Mercy Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Chatswood, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1134, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 728 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 41% of students have a language background other than English.
Chatswood NSW 2067. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mercy Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Mercy Catholic College ranks 44th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mercy Catholic College scores 1134, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mercy Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Chatswood
Mercy Catholic College is located in Chatswood, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,158/wk and median rent of $577/wk. Population: 25,553.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chatswood suburb profileSchools near Mercy Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mercy Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chatswood | 0.1 km | 1144 | 10 higher | 355 |
| St Pius X CollegeIndependent Combined · Chatswood | 0.2 km | 1144 | 10 higher | 1,183 |
| Chatswood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chatswood | 0.9 km | 1143 | 9 higher | 1,083 |
| Roseville CollegeIndependent Combined · Roseville | 1.1 km | 1191 | 57 higher | 1,060 |
| Chatswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chatswood | 1.1 km | 1137 | 3 higher | 2,147 |
| Roseville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Roseville | 1.3 km | 1172 | 38 higher | 520 |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Willoughby | 1.4 km | 1161 | 27 higher | 277 |
| Willoughby Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Willoughby | 1.7 km | 1143 | 9 higher | 905 |
| Willoughby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Willoughby | 1.8 km | 1152 | 18 higher | 1,036 |
| Castle Cove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castle Cove | 1.9 km | 1167 | 33 higher | 273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercy Catholic College a government school?
No, Mercy Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mercy Catholic College offer?
Mercy Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Mercy Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Mercy Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1134, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mercy Catholic College?
Mercy Catholic College has 728 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mercy Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Mercy Catholic College are Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School (0.1 km), St Pius X College (0.2 km), Chatswood Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Mercy Catholic College located?
Mercy Catholic College is located in Chatswood, NSW 2067. Visit the school website at http://www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au.