Macarthur Girls High School vs Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Girls High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
997 students · ICSEA 1071
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
Parramatta · Independent high school · 7-12
1,097 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Macarthur Girls High School Parramatta NSW | Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 539 | #7 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #437 of 1,472 | #14 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 997 | 1,097 |
| Girls / boys | 997 / 0 | 1,097 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 94.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 47.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olmc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 63.1).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 997.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has grown faster over five years (3% vs -17%).
- •Macarthur Girls High School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macarthur Girls High School better than Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta ranks higher (85.6 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Macarthur Girls High School and Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has 11.6.
How do Macarthur Girls High School and Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta rank in NSW?
Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 and Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is 7th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.