Mercy College
Mercy College is a Catholic secondary school in Coburg, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 403 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
Coburg VIC 3058. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mercy College compares
By ICSEA, Mercy College ranks 156th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Australian International Academy of Education - Senior Campus, an independent combined school 0.7 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 College scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
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 Coburg
Mercy College is located in Coburg, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 26,574.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coburg suburb profileSchools near Mercy College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mercy College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian International Academy of EducationIndependent Combined · Coburg | 0.7 km | 1071 | 42 higher | 2,215 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Coburg | 1.0 km | 1097 | 68 higher | 200 |
| Coburg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coburg | 1.2 km | 1113 | 84 higher | 346 |
| Coburg North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coburg | 1.3 km | 1128 | 99 higher | 509 |
| Coburg High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.4 km | 1099 | 70 higher | 1,265 |
| Sydney Road Community School-Coburg Teaching UnitGovernment Secondary · Coburg | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercy College a government school?
No, Mercy College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mercy College offer?
Mercy College offers 7-12.
What is Mercy College's ICSEA score?
Mercy College has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mercy College?
Mercy College has 403 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mercy College?
The nearest schools to Mercy College are Australian International Academy of Education - Senior Campus (0.7 km), Australian International Academy of Education (0.7 km), St Paul's School (1.0 km).
Where is Mercy College located?
Mercy College is located in Coburg, VIC 3058. Visit the school website at http://www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au.