Merici College
Merici College is a Catholic secondary school in Braddon, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1138, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 992 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Braddon ACT 2612. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merici College compares
By ICSEA, Merici College ranks 3rd of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ainslie School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Merici College scores 1138, above average.
Enrolment and location
Merici 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 Braddon
Merici College is located in Braddon, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,259/wk and median rent of $495/wk. Population: 6,383.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Braddon suburb profileSchools near Merici College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merici College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainslie SchoolGovernment Primary · Braddon | 0.8 km | 1130 | 8 lower | 351 |
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 1.0 km | 1141 | 3 higher | 318 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 1.2 km | 1130 | 8 lower | 334 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 1.5 km | 1127 | 11 lower | 1,498 |
| Campbell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Campbell | 1.6 km | 1120 | 18 lower | 420 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 1.6 km | 1145 | 7 higher | 527 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 1.6 km | 1138 | same | 590 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 1.7 km | 1132 | 6 lower | 1,034 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 2.0 km | 1135 | 3 lower | 498 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merici College a government school?
No, Merici College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Merici College offer?
Merici College offers 7-12.
What is Merici College's ICSEA score?
Merici College has an ICSEA score of 1138, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merici College?
Merici College has 992 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merici College?
The nearest schools to Merici College are Ainslie School (0.8 km), Turner School (1.0 km), St Joseph's Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Merici College located?
Merici College is located in Braddon, ACT 2612. Visit the school website at http://www.merici.act.edu.au.