La Salle College vs Our Lady of Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 156 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
Our Lady of Mercy College
Australind · Catholic high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | La Salle College Middle Swan WA | Our Lady of Mercy College Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 140 | #54 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 1,472 | #716 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,346 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 693 / 653 | 461 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 251 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 189 | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.7 | 69.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.7 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Middle Swan 6056 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Swan | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au | www.olmca.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 51.2).
- •La Salle College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 968.
- •Our Lady of Mercy College has grown faster over five years (66% vs -3%).
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 La Salle College better than Our Lady of Mercy College?
On the Success Index, La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 51.2 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 La Salle College and Our Lady of Mercy College?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Middle Swan and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Salle College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy College has 13.9.
How do La Salle College and Our Lady of Mercy College rank in WA?
La Salle College is 46th of 140 and Our Lady of Mercy College is 54th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.