The Naplan data results have shown over the years that Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College (OLM) Burraneer does very well in comparison to the state. This is an ongoing pattern with particular success in reading and writing. These skills carry over into senior school where a significant number of OLM girls, consistently receive an ATAR of over 90.

In excess of 10,000 short stories and poems were submitted from students throughout Australia, participating in the Write4fun writing competition.