Our Lady of Mercy College
Our Lady of Mercy College is a Catholic secondary school in Heidelberg, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1111, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students have a language background other than English.
Heidelberg VIC 3084. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Mercy College compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Mercy College ranks 38th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's 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. Our Lady of Mercy College scores 1111, above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of 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.
About Heidelberg
Our Lady of Mercy College is located in Heidelberg, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,012/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 7,360.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Heidelberg suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of Mercy College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Mercy College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Heidelberg | 0.1 km | 1129 | 18 higher | 345 |
| Heidelberg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Heidelberg | 0.4 km | 1141 | 30 higher | 498 |
| Banyule Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosanna | 1.8 km | 1161 | 50 higher | 618 |
| Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe East | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe East | 2.0 km | 1155 | 44 higher | 480 |
| Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ivanhoe | 2.0 km | 1181 | 70 higher | 850 |
| St Clement of Rome SchoolCatholic Primary · Bulleen | 2.3 km | 1109 | 2 lower | 456 |
| Marcellin CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bulleen | 2.3 km | 1115 | 4 higher | 1,131 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Mercy College a government school?
No, Our Lady of Mercy College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Mercy College offer?
Our Lady of Mercy College offers 7-12.
What is Our Lady of Mercy College's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Mercy College has an ICSEA score of 1111, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy College?
Our Lady of Mercy College has 1,175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Mercy College?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Mercy College are St John's School (0.1 km), Heidelberg Primary School (0.4 km), Austin Hospital School (0.7 km).
Where is Our Lady of Mercy College located?
Our Lady of Mercy College is located in Heidelberg, VIC 3084. Visit the school website at http://www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au.