Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Girrawheen, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 997, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Girrawheen WA 6064. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Mercy Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School ranks 405th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Girrawheen Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.3 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 Primary School scores 997, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School 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 Girrawheen
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is located in Girrawheen, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $293/wk. Population: 8,897.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Girrawheen suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Mercy Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girrawheen Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Girrawheen | 0.3 km | 899 | 98 lower | 458 |
| Hudson Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 0.3 km | 937 | 60 lower | 212 |
| Rawlinson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marangaroo | 1.1 km | 952 | 45 lower | 405 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.3 km | 973 | 24 lower | 711 |
| Roseworth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 1.4 km | 899 | 98 lower | 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Mercy Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Mercy Primary School offer?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School offers PP-6.
What is Our Lady of Mercy Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has an ICSEA score of 997, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy Primary School?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Mercy Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Mercy Primary School are Girrawheen Senior High School (0.3 km), Hudson Park Primary School (0.3 km), Rawlinson Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Our Lady of Mercy Primary School located?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is located in Girrawheen, WA 6064. Visit the school website at http://www.olom.wa.edu.au.