College Achievements
At Mercedes College, excellence is not defined by a single pathway, but by the breadth of opportunities and the depth of achievement across our community. For over 180 years, our students have consistently demonstrated outstanding success in academics, the arts, sport, service and leadership, supported by a culture that nurtures both individual potential and collective growth.
Guided by our Mercy values, we are proud to foster confident, capable young women who are prepared not only to achieve, but to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
Academic Excellence
NAPLAN
Mercedes College has been recognised as one of the top 20 schools in Western Australia for student learning gains, based on the latest NAPLAN data released by ACARA.
This data measures student progress from Year 7 to Year 9 across Numeracy, Reading and Writing, with Mercedes students demonstrating higher-than-expected growth across all domains. We are proud to be the only all-girls school and the only independent school to achieve this distinction.
Learn more about this achievement here.
Class of 2025 WACE
The Class of 2025 delivered outstanding WACE results, reflecting strong academic performance across ATAR, SCSA recognition and diverse post-school pathways.
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98% Graduation Rate
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Top ATAR: 99.7
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94% University Pathway
Students achieved consistently strong ATAR outcomes, with:
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12% achieving 95+
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28% achieving 90+
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59% achieving 80+
Academic excellence was recognised through outstanding SCSA results:
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29 Total Awards
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2 Subject Certificates of Excellence
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11 Certificates of Distinction
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16 Certificates of Merit
Students also engaged in meaningful real-world learning:
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174 Endorsed Programs
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818 Workplace Learning Hours
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Certificate II, III and IV qualifications completed across the cohort
The Arts
Drama
Mercedes College has a strong tradition of excellence in Drama and performance.
This recognition reflects the creativity, collaboration and professionalism of our students, alongside the strength of our performing arts program.
Music
Music continues to be a standout area of achievement at Mercedes College.
At the Catholic Performing Arts Festival:
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88% awarded Outstanding or Excellence
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Shields awarded in Concert Band, Ensembles and Choral
These results reflect a strong culture of musical excellence, where students are supported to develop confidence, skill and performance experience.
Dance
Our Elite Dance Program continues to shine bright at assorted competitions.
2025 DanceLife Unite Competition:
- 1st Place Lyrical Troupe – Score of 90+
- 1st Place Jazz Troupe – Score of 90+