Mercedes College vs Victoria Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.8 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
Victoria Park Christian School
Victoria Park · Independent primary · PP-6
113 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Mercedes College Perth WA | Victoria Park Christian School Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 140 | #201 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #51 of 1,472 | #1972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 910 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 910 / 0 | 59 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Perth 6000 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | Perth | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercedes.wa.edu.au | www.victoriaparkchristianschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mercedes College scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 59.5).
- •Mercedes College has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercedes College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 113.
- •Victoria Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 9%).
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 Victoria Park Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mercedes College ranks higher (81.2 vs 59.5 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 Victoria Park Christian School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Perth and Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercedes College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victoria Park Christian School has 12.0.
How do Mercedes College and Victoria Park Christian School rank in WA?
Mercedes College is 1st of 140 and Victoria Park Christian School is 201st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.