John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School vs Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Mirrabooka · Independent combined · PP-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1075
Mercy College
Koondoola · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,574 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mirrabooka WA | Mercy College Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 172 | #146 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #508 of 1,259 | #1125 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,702 | 1,574 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 892 | 808 / 766 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.2 | 110.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.2 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Stirling | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jsracs.wa.edu.au/ | www.mercy.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 27.7).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 1,574.
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican 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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School better than Mercy College?
On the Success Index, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School ranks higher (56.9 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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School and Mercy College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy College has 14.3.
How do John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School and Mercy College rank in WA?
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is 49th of 172 and Mercy College is 146th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.