Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic secondary school in Lilydale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,550 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Lilydale VIC 3140. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Lilydale Mercy College compares
By ICSEA, Mount Lilydale Mercy College ranks 133rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lilydale Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Mount Lilydale Mercy College scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
Mount Lilydale Mercy 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.
Schools near Mount Lilydale Mercy College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Lilydale Mercy College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilydale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 0.5 km | 1014 | 31 lower | 221 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lilydale | 0.5 km | 1052 | 7 higher | 250 |
| Cire Community SchoolIndependent Secondary · Lilydale | 1.4 km | 987 | 58 lower | 524 |
| Lilydale Heights CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 1.5 km | 1000 | 45 lower | 860 |
| Lilydale High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 1.6 km | 1013 | 32 lower | 1,424 |
| Victoria Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 2.0 km | 1025 | 20 lower | 231 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Lilydale Mercy College a government school?
No, Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount Lilydale Mercy College offer?
Mount Lilydale Mercy College offers 7-12.
What is Mount Lilydale Mercy College's ICSEA score?
Mount Lilydale Mercy College has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
Mount Lilydale Mercy College has 1,550 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
The nearest schools to Mount Lilydale Mercy College are Lilydale Primary School (0.5 km), St Patrick's School (0.5 km), Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Mount Lilydale Mercy College located?
Mount Lilydale Mercy College is located in Lilydale, VIC 3140. Visit the school website at http://www.mlmc.vic.edu.au.