Mercedes College vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mercedes College
Perth · Independent high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1122
Sacred Heart Primary School
Highgate · Catholic primary · PP-6
180 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Mercedes College Perth WA | Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 140 | #59 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #51 of 1,472 | #797 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 910 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 910 / 0 | 102 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Perth 6000 | Highgate 6003 |
| Council area | Perth | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercedes.wa.edu.au | www.shpsh.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mercedes College scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 72.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercedes College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.7).
- •Mercedes College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 180.
- •Mercedes College is a independent school while Sacred Heart Primary School 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 Mercedes College better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mercedes College ranks higher (81.2 vs 72.4 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 Mercedes College and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Perth and Highgate in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercedes College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 16.7.
How do Mercedes College and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in WA?
Mercedes College is 1st of 140 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 59th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.