Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School vs Our Lady of Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1181
Our Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,175 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC | Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 239 | #50 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,259 | #118 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 850 | 1,175 |
| Girls / boys | 850 / 0 | 1,175 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 193 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 20.9% | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.5 | 96.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.9 | 43.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au | www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 76.8).
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 850.
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is a independent 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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School better than Our Lady of Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (85.7 vs 76.8 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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Our Lady of Mercy College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy College has 12.2.
How do Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Our Lady of Mercy College rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is 22nd of 239 and Our Lady of Mercy College is 50th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.