Our Lady of Mercy College is a Catholic co-ed secondary school in Australind that combines vocational and academic pathways.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Our Lady of Mercy College is a Catholic co-ed secondary school in Australind that combines vocational and academic pathways. The school offers VET programs, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships alongside traditional subjects, suiting students who thrive with hands-on learning and a direct path to work. Known for strong music and theatrical production, it has modern learning spaces and excellent sporting facilities. The school is defined by its pastoral approach and genuine community feel, where students are known and supported.
Our Lady of Mercy College is also known as OLMC and OLMC Australind.
Our Lady of Mercy College has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1019, above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (72/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Our Lady of Mercy College, Year 7 students averaged 526 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 576, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Our Lady of Mercy College is a medium-sized catholic secondary school with approximately 968 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Our Lady of Mercy College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 90%. 93% of students received a university offer.
Our Lady of Mercy College is located in Australind, WA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1019 (55th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.