In response to our rapidly changing world, we aim to equip students to be life-long learners and global citizens by fostering internationalism and participation in international education.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) programmes offered, promote the education of the whole person, emphasising intellectual, personal, emotional, spiritual, and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

At Mercedes College, we develop student's skills and confidence to flourish in their academic, co-curricular and personal pursuits.

Wellbeing is not a programme at Mercedes College. It is much more important to us, and forms the basis of everything that we do.

The wellbeing of our students is deeply intertwined with our curriculum, facilities, approach to teaching and the connection between students and their teachers. We focus on personal growth and development, enabling each student to gain the confidence to take responsibility for their own learning.

Our commitment to delivering a Reception to Year 12 IB education ensures that rigorous standards are regularly audited and quality assured.

Accreditation authorises us to offer the IB programmes, and provides you with the confidence that our systems and practices are of an exceptionally high standard.

You can be confident that your child is receiving a world-class education and pastoral care at Mercedes College

Visit us to experience our emphasis on student wellbeing in our daily activities, driven by the mutual respect that underpins the relationships between students and teachers. 

Our location

Mercedes College is nestled in the Adelaide Hills, just 6 kilometres south of the city of Adelaide, with stunning views of the metropolitan coastline from across the campus our students enjoy a welcome feeling of space.

Getting to and from Mercedes College is easy.

Fantastic facilities

Mercedes College students have access to world class learning and state of the art information technology resources. On campus we have high quality online learning capability and across campus WIFI. All students have internet access and email facilities, learn computing, and use devices in every subject area.

Our learning facilities include:

• library and information resource centre
• arts and multi-media suite – computer aided design
• drama and the expressive arts complex
• music suite
• fully equipped science laboratories (5)
• contemporary learning resources in all classrooms.

In 2022, our new Arts and Sports Precinct will start to come to life. This future-focussed and sustainable learning environment will offer a new performing arts centre, a state of the art indoor and outdoor sports complex and communal learning spaces.

Mercedes College students have access to multiple sporting facilities on campus. This includes playing fields for soccer, football, cricket, hockey and softball as well as tennis courts, two indoor gymnasiums for basketball, and facilities for volleyball, badminton and table tennis.

Getting here is easy

Mercedes College is just 15 minutes commute from the city centre, so easily reached by car or Adelaide's public transport system comprising buses, trains and trams.

There are two bus stops located just outside the College grounds providing easy access to our campus. A train station is located within walking distance. With two entrances - one from Fullarton Road, the other via Delamere Avenue - students can easily and safely access our grounds.

Our Junior School students enter the school via Delamere Avenue, while Middle and Senior School students use the Fullarton Road entrance. The car park accessed via Delamere Avenue is designated for parents and visitors. There is also a Kiss and Drop zone for drop off or pick up, where the driver must not leave the car.

You can see where we are here or use Google maps.