Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta vs St Vincent's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
Parramatta · Independent high school · 7-12
1,097 students · ICSEA 1144
St Vincent's College
Potts Point · Independent high school · 7-12
755 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Parramatta NSW | St Vincent's College Potts Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 539 | #1 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #14 of 1,472 | #4 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,097 | 755 |
| Girls / boys | 1,097 / 0 | 755 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 205 | 130 |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.6 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Potts Point 2011 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmc.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's College scores higher on the Success Index (87.3 vs 85.6).
- •St Vincent's College has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1144), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent's College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 755.
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 Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta better than St Vincent's College?
On the Success Index, St Vincent's College ranks higher (87.3 vs 85.6 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 Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta and St Vincent's College?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Potts Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's College has 10.7.
How do Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta and St Vincent's College rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is 7th of 539 and St Vincent's College is 1st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.