Our Lady of Mercy College vs St Clement of Rome School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,175 students · ICSEA 1111
St Clement of Rome School
Bulleen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg VIC | St Clement of Rome School Bulleen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 348 | #233 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #118 of 1,472 | #477 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,175 | 456 |
| Girls / boys | 1,175 / 0 | 218 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 193 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.4 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Heidelberg 3084 | Bulleen 3105 |
| Council area | Banyule | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au | www.clementbulleen.com |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 75.8).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 456.
- •St Clement of Rome School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
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 Our Lady of Mercy College better than St Clement of Rome School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy College ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.8 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 Our Lady of Mercy College and St Clement of Rome School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Heidelberg and Bulleen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clement of Rome School has 14.3.
How do Our Lady of Mercy College and St Clement of Rome School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Mercy College is 50th of 348 and St Clement of Rome School is 233rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.