Deloraine High School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 992 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deloraine High School
Deloraine · Government high school · 7-12
235 students · ICSEA 932
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Deloraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Deloraine High School Deloraine TAS | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Deloraine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 42 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 120 | 27 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 45 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Deloraine 7304 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Meander Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | delorainehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.olom.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 30.9).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.6).
- •Deloraine High School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 73.
- •Deloraine High School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is a catholic 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 Deloraine High School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (47.4 vs 30.9 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 Deloraine High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Deloraine and Deloraine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deloraine High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has 7.8.
How do Deloraine High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School rank in TAS?
Deloraine High School is 24th of 42 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is unranked among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.