Mercy College vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
St Mark's School
Fawkner · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Mercy College Coburg VIC | St Mark's School Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 348 | #248 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #609 of 1,472 | #512 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 403 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 0 | 87 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au | www.smfawkner.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 55.7).
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mark's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Mercy College is the larger school with 403 students compared with 170.
- •St Mark's School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's School ranks higher (75.3 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 St Mark's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercy College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 11.5.
How do Mercy College and St Mark's School rank in VIC?
Mercy College is 181st of 348 and St Mark's School is 248th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.