Australind Primary School vs Our Lady of Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australind Primary School
Australind · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 953
Our Lady of Mercy College
Australind · Catholic high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Australind Primary School Australind WA | Our Lady of Mercy College Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #423 of 583 | #54 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3831 of 4,908 | #716 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 182 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 86 | 461 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 69.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Australind 6233 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | australindps.wa.edu.au/ | www.olmca.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 34.1).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Our Lady of Mercy College is the larger school with 968 students compared with 182.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has grown faster over five years (66% vs 12%).
- •Australind Primary School is a government 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 Australind Primary School better than Our Lady of Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy College ranks higher (51.2 vs 34.1 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 Australind Primary School and Our Lady of Mercy College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Australind and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australind Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy College has 13.9.
How do Australind Primary School and Our Lady of Mercy College rank in WA?
Australind Primary School is 423rd of 583 and Our Lady of Mercy College is 54th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.