Austin Hospital School vs Our Lady of Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 750 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Hospital School
Heidelberg · Government special
Our Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,175 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Austin Hospital School Heidelberg VIC | Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #50 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #118 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | – | 7-12 |
| Students | – | 1,175 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 1,175 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 193 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 96.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 43.5 |
| Language background other than English | – | 27% |
| Indigenous students | – | 0% |
| Suburb | Heidelberg 3084 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austinschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Austin Hospital School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy College 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 Austin Hospital School better than Our Lady of Mercy College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Austin Hospital School and Our Lady of Mercy College?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Heidelberg and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Austin Hospital School and Our Lady of Mercy College rank in VIC?
Austin Hospital School is unranked and Our Lady of Mercy College is 50th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.