Burbridge School vs Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burbridge School
Koondoola · Government special · K-12
64 students · ICSEA 987
Mercy College
Koondoola · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,574 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Burbridge School Koondoola WA | Mercy College Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #146 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1125 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 64 | 1,574 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 42 | 808 / 766 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 110.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Koondoola 6064 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burbridgeschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.mercy.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burbridge School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 14.3).
- •Mercy College is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 64.
- •Burbridge School is a government school while 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 Burbridge School better than Mercy College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burbridge School and Mercy College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Koondoola and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burbridge School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy College has 14.3.
How do Burbridge School and Mercy College rank in WA?
Burbridge School is unranked and Mercy College is 146th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.