Merrylands High School
Merrylands High School is a government secondary school in Merrylands, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 915, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 855 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 89% have a language background other than English.
Merrylands NSW 2160. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merrylands High School compares
By ICSEA, Merrylands High School ranks 498th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cerdon College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Merrylands High School scores 915, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Merrylands High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Merrylands
Merrylands High School is located in Merrylands, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,470/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 32,472.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrylands suburb profileSchools near Merrylands High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrylands High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 0.4 km | 1041 | 126 higher | 1,001 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 0.6 km | 936 | 21 higher | 620 |
| Guildford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford West | 0.8 km | 945 | 30 higher | 366 |
| Sherwood Grange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.0 km | 992 | 77 higher | 246 |
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 1.2 km | 1050 | 135 higher | 574 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Guildford | 1.6 km | 1028 | 113 higher | 342 |
| Hilltop Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.7 km | 971 | 56 higher | 762 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrylands High School a government school?
Yes, Merrylands High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrylands High School offer?
Merrylands High School offers 7-12.
What is Merrylands High School's ICSEA score?
Merrylands High School has an ICSEA score of 915, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrylands High School?
Merrylands High School has 855 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrylands High School?
The nearest schools to Merrylands High School are Cerdon College (0.4 km), Key College, Chapel School campus (0.4 km), Fowler Road School (0.6 km).
Where is Merrylands High School located?
Merrylands High School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at https://merryland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.