There are many opportunities for the students to develop and show leadership skills within College.

Whilst some students are elected by their peers and teachers to leadership positions, every student is encouraged to show initiative and leadership and to be an ambassador for Mercy Catholic College.

The College Captain, College Vice Captain and Prefects are elected from Year 11 by their peers and teachers in Term 3 and they are officially inducted at the Mercy Day Mass.

Portfolio Prefects for Creative Arts/Media, Liturgy, Mercy Action, Environment and Learning and House Captains are elected from Year 10 in Term 4 by their peers and teachers and are officially inducted at the Opening College Mass.

Portfolio Representatives and House Representatives are elected from Years 7-9 I by their peers and teachers in Term 4 and are officially inducted at the Opening College Mass.