Emmanuel Christian Community School vs Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 875 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Christian Community School
Girrawheen · Independent combined · PP-12
711 students · ICSEA 973
Mercy College
Koondoola · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,574 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian Community School Girrawheen WA | Mercy College Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 172 | #146 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1096 of 1,259 | #1125 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 711 | 1,574 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 330 | 808 / 766 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 110.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.mercy.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 27.7).
- •Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercy College is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 711.
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is a independent 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School better than Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Christian Community School ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.7 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School and Mercy College?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Christian Community School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy College has 14.3.
How do Emmanuel Christian Community School and Mercy College rank in WA?
Emmanuel Christian Community School is 142nd of 172 and Mercy College is 146th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.