Mercy College vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 992 m 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 Paul's School
Coburg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Mercy College Coburg VIC | St Paul's School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 348 | #302 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #609 of 1,472 | #664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 403 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 0 | 97 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| 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% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au | www.spcoburg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 55.7).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Mercy College is the larger school with 403 students compared with 200.
- •Mercy College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -18%).
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 Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (73.7 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 Paul's School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercy College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 11.4.
How do Mercy College and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Mercy College is 181st of 348 and St Paul's School is 302nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.