Mercy College vs Notre Dame College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 156 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mercy College
Coburg · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1029
Notre Dame College
Shepparton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,683 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Mercy College Coburg VIC | Notre Dame College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 348 | #146 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #609 of 1,472 | #461 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 403 | 1,683 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 0 | 821 / 862 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | 307 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 136.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 113.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au | www.notredame.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame College scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 55.7).
- •Notre Dame College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Notre Dame College is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 403.
- •Notre Dame College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -11%).
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 Mercy College better than Notre Dame College?
On the Success Index, Notre Dame College ranks higher (62.1 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 Mercy College and Notre Dame College?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercy College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Notre Dame College has 12.3.
How do Mercy College and Notre Dame College rank in VIC?
Mercy College is 181st of 348 and Notre Dame College is 146th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.