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Australia, Adelaide
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Homestay Family Boarding provides international students with a caring, family environment while studying at Mercedes College. International students live with Homestay host families, usually with their own bedroom and access to shared living spaces such as the lounge, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and laundry. The College coordinates arrival, orientation, pastoral care and ongoing welfare, with government recognition for quality welfare and education of international students.
All students must wear the approved Mercedes College uniform to and from the College, during the school day, for sport and at formal functions. The blazer is compulsory for all formal occasions in Terms 1–4 and must be worn to and from the College in Terms 2 and 3; hats are compulsory for outdoor activities in Terms 1 and 4; hair must be natural and tied back. Jewellery is limited to small earrings and a fine chain with a religious symbol; makeup is not permitted; skirts are knee-length; and there are specific footwear requirements for science lessons.
Catherine's Café focuses on healthy food choices underpinned by a smart food program using fresh, seasonal produce. It offers a grab-and-go fridge menu, fresh hot meals, a bakery station, and espresso for Year 12 students; the café is open Monday to Friday for breakfast, recess and lunch. Café prices are kept as low as possible and cash or card payment is accepted, with no advance ordering required.
The House system is student-centred and provides leadership opportunities, contributing to a strong sense of community. Students are allocated to Houses to participate in sporting events, and each House has a Teacher Leader and a House Prefect. Siblings are allocated to the same House as their elder sister.
The College is governed by Mercy Education Limited and has an Advisory Council.
Mercedes College is a Catholic, co-educational day school in Adelaide rooted in the Mercy tradition. It offers a continuous IB programme from Reception to Year 12, integrated with the Australian curriculum. The Junior School runs the Primary Years Programme for Reception to Year 5; the Middle Years Programme for Years 6–10; and Years 11–12 can pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the South Australian Certificate of Education, with Vocational Education and Training options available. The College sits on a 6.5-hectare campus, bringing together Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Facilities include Art and Design studios, Science laboratories, Technology and Innovation spaces, two industrial kitchens, a Senior Study Space, and Gleeson Theatre within the High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct. The Yitpi Centre houses indoor courts, with outdoor courts and the Main Oval supporting sport. The campus emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and service through learning and offerings in sport, performing arts, clubs.
