Mercedes College

Mercedes College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00365D

Name of School : Mercedes College

School Type : Co-educational School

Boarding/ other : Homestay

Website : www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au

Address : 540 Fullarton Rd, Springfield, South Australia 5062, Australia

Philosophy

Mercedes College is a co-educational school for students from pre-school to Year 12. Mercedes has welcomed International Students from Europe, South America and Asia to complete their secondary education. The school is located on an extensive and safe campus with full facilities supported. Teachers and staffs at Mercedes are expertise whom focus on both academic and outdoor activities. Mercedes College was established since 1954 and welcomed international students for more than 40 years. Mercedes College is also a member of Council of International School, International Baccalaureate Organization and International Schools Association.

Curriculum and Qualifications

At Mercedes, students from primary and junior school can only chose to study International Baccalaureate or IB program. Students in the Senior School can chose to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Both the IB Diploma and SACE will qualify students for Universities within Australia and overseas.

At Mercedes College, there are a range of subjects provided to meet each student’s need, such as music, arts, film and dramatic arts, languages, science, mathematics, humanities, physical education, and other outdoor activities

Academic Achievement

Mercedes College is well recognized for outstanding achievements in both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

In 2016, students achieved strong academic performance, which 95% of students being offered their first preference. The highest scores of international students were 99.80%, 95.85% and 94.8% respectively. Besides, 34% of students achieved more than 90% and 60% of students achieved more than 80%

Location

Mercedes College is located in Adelaide with outstanding views of seas and mountains. It takes only 15 minutes from Mercedes College to the city