Yes! We host several tours and different events throughout the year. Attending a College tour is a fantastic opportunity to experience our campus, meet College staff, and ask any questions about your daughter’s enrolment journey at Mercedes. To find out more and register your family for an event, please visit our College Tours page.

We encourage early applications – the sooner, the better!

Early applications have several benefits: you will be kept informed about the College community and events, and depending on the selection criteria and availability, you will be contacted earlier in the interview process.

As we have several families on our waitlist, applying early also reduces the possibility of missing out on securing your daughter’s place.

Applications can be lodged online at any time, with enrolment interviews for Year 7 intake commencing 3 years prior.

For Year 7 intake within the next 2 years or Years 8-12 applicants, interviews will be conducted based on availability.

With over 80 feeder schools across the Perth metropolitan area, Mercedes College welcomes students from a diverse range of cultural and faith backgrounds, including Catholic and non-Catholic students. Subject to availability, families are selected for enrolment interviews based on the following criteria:

• Families with siblings currently attending the College, or previously attended

• Daughters or Granddaughters of Alumni
• Catholic students
• Families aligned with our Mercy Values of – Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Integrity, Service, Hope

You are most welcome to include a Parish Priest reference as part of your daughter’s enrolment application. The Parish Priest reference is not mandatory to include, however it can be looked on favourably in the enrolment process. Click here to download a Parish Priest Reference form.

For Year 7 intake, as interviews commence three years prior to entry, applicants will be contacted beforehand (at the end of Year 3) and sent an Expression of Interest form.

For Year 7 intake within 2 years or Year 8-12 applicants, you will be contacted for interview as and when places are available.

Families will be contacted for interview by phone, subject to the selection criteria and available places.

Families who have submitted an enrolment application will receive the bi-annual Future Students Newsletter, detailing all the latest developments, student achievements and future opportunities at Mercedes College.

In the meantime, stay connected with the Mercedes College community by visiting our Website and following us on Facebook and Instagram. With College Tours, Open Days, annual musical productions and more, you are most welcome to come and see Mercedes College in action throughout the year.

The enrolment interview is a friendly conversation between your daughter, at least one parent/guardian, and the College Principal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The interview should take approximately thirty minutes.

It is completely normal to be a bit nervous before the interview – it may even be your daughter’s first ever interview experience!

In preparation for the interview, you will be sent an Interview Information Form, which includes a page for your daughter to handwrite a Student Letter outlining why she would like to attend Mercedes College.

In the letter, your daughter may like to include specific interests or hobbies, subjects most enjoyed at school, any talents (music, sport, drama), gifts (she may be a great friend, a good listener or simply have a great sense of humour) or any other information she would like to share.

To help your daughter prepare for her interview, you may like to ask her questions and practice talking about the topics listed above.

Mercedes College receives an overwhelming amount of interest in enrolments, with several families on the waitlist, particularly for near future Year 7 intake. If you are not offered an enrolment interview, you will be contacted once per term to either confirm that interviews are ongoing into the following term, or that you have been placed on the waitlist. Families on the waitlist will be contacted if a place becomes available.

There are several factors that can influence the enrolment process. As the interview and waiting lists may frequently change, we do not advise families of a specific position or ranking of enrolment applications.

Subject to availability, families are selected for enrolment interviews based on the following criteria:

• Families with siblings currently attending the College, or previously attended
• Daughters or Granddaughters of Alumni
• Catholic students
• Families aligned with our Mercy Values of – Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Integrity, Service, Hope

Should a position become available, the College will contact you directly to arrange a time for an enrolment interview.

Mercedes College proudly welcomes students from over 80 primary schools across the Perth metropolitan area and beyond, including areas such as Ellenbrook, the Perth Hills, Mandurah, and more.

Our central location in the Heritage Precinct of Perth’s CBD, with easy access to major transport hubs, allows us to draw from a wide and diverse catchment area. This diversity enriches our community, fostering an inclusive and engaged environment where students from Catholic, independent, and public primary schools come together to thrive.

Mercedes College is a six-stream school, with an average of 180 students in each Year Group. Class sizes vary depending on the course. Class sizes are generally smaller in senior school (between 10 to 25), in courses that are ability grouped (such as Mathematics and English), and in those classes designed to offer greater support.

Mercedes students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities that foster personal growth, teamwork, skill development, and career readiness. With a broad range of academic, cultural, music, sport, and service groups and opportunities, there is something on offer for every student at Mercedes.

To find out more about co-curricular opportunities, please visit our Co-Curricular page.

In addition, our Learning Hub is open on Monday-Friday from 7am until 5pm, offering students a quiet and calm supervised space for reading, study, after school Homework Club, and games and activities.

Yes! Mercedes College offers the Aspire Program in Years 7-10.

This program is designed to provide exceptional students with opportunities to explore their interests and abilities in a stimulating and challenging environment, beyond classroom curriculum. Participants engage in a range of enriched learning experiences, including specialised workshops, collaborative projects, and opportunities for independent research.

Current Year 7-10 students are selected to join the Aspire Program, based on classwork and staff recommendation. We do not require any student testing prior to commencement.

In 2025, 96% of Year 12 students were university bound, with 66% through the ATAR pathway and 28% through university alternate entry. 4% of Year 12 students undertook a vocational education and training pathway.

We are pleased to offer several scholarships at Mercedes College. For more information, please see our Scholarships page.

Please refer to the Tuition Fees page for the current year tuition fees, including further information regarding additional fees and levies.

Mercedes College has a strong commitment to giving students equal access to learning opportunities. For more information, please visit the Learning Differentiation & Support page.

As part of the enrolment process, please include any information or diagnostic documentation regarding your daughter’s support needs. We will then review and arrange a time to discuss with our Learning Support staff what options the College can provide to best support your daughter’s educational journey.

Mercedes College is conveniently located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, which makes it easy to travel using Transperth buses or trains. All students are issued with a SmartRider card by the College. To find out more, please visit our Transport page.

Student mobile phone use is not allowed during the day. Mobile phones are to be switched off and kept in student lockers from arrival on campus until the end of the school day. Parents needing to contact their child during College hours must do so through Student Services.

We welcome enrolment applications for all year groups. Applicants will be contacted for an interview as and when places become available, including for mid-year intake. To enquire regarding current secondary or mid-year intake, please make an Enrolments enquiry here.

Mercedes College is not registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and therefore does not accept enrolments for international students.

To find a registered school for international students, please visit the CRICOS website.

If you are unsure if a prospective student is eligible for enrolment based on their Visa, please contact Enrolments at enrolments@mercedes.wa.edu.au to confirm.

Yes! Our brother school is Trinity College, located nearby in East Perth. Mercedes College and Trinity College share a strong partnership, offering students numerous opportunities to interact, collaborate, and build lasting friendships.

From co-curricular programs to annual social events, this partnership fosters a sense of community and provides valuable experiences that enhance personal growth, teamwork, and social development.

To learn more about Trinity College, please visit their website.

We understand that unfortunately circumstances may change that affect your daughter’s enrolment at Mercedes College.

Should you intend to withdraw your daughter’s enrolment application, please inform the College in writing by emailing Enrolments at enrolments@mercedes.wa.edu.au.

Please note that the Enrolment Application and Acceptance Fees are non-refundable.

Upon receipt of written confirmation, our Enrolments team will contact you to confirm we have cancelled the application.

Should your circumstances change in future, you are always welcome to get back in touch with us to discuss re-joining the Mercedes College community.

For current student withdrawals, please contact the College Administration directly for next steps.