| A Welcome to the Mercedes College website. Mercedes College provides a quality Catholic education for young women in Years 7 to 12 in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. It has the distinction of being the oldest girls' school in Australia on the original site of foundation. Mercedes College was established in 1846 by the first Mercy community in Australia, led by Ursula Frayne. It is located in the heart of the city of Perth, in the heritage precinct of Victoria Square, a unique environment that blends the historical traditions with the comtemporary dynamic of a modern city. Mercedes College offers an extensive range of excellent academic, cultural and sporting opportunities. The dedicated staff encourage the students to become creative and confident future leaders through a tradition of academic rigour while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. At the heart of the College community is a commitment to nurturing faith and building relationships. Each member of the community is called to walk in the footsteps of Christ and in doing so honour the heritage of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy. In Catherine's own words, 'Perfection does not consist in doing extraordinary actions, but in performing extraordinarily well the ordinary actions of every day'. I hope you enjoy browsing our website and gain a sense of the great pride and joy we have in our College. Mrs Sheena Barber
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