Coburg High School vs Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg High School
Coburg · Government high school · 7-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1099
Mercy College
Coburg · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Coburg High School Coburg VIC | Mercy College Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 348 | #181 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #63 of 1,472 | #609 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 686 | 403 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.7 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburg.vic.edu.au/ | www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 55.7).
- •Coburg High School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Coburg High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 403.
- •Coburg High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -11%).
- •Coburg High School is a government school while 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 Coburg High School better than Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Coburg High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 55.7 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 Coburg High School and Mercy College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy College has 12.2.
How do Coburg High School and Mercy College rank in VIC?
Coburg High School is 29th of 348 and Mercy College is 181st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.