Merimbula Public School
Merimbula Public School is a government primary school in Merimbula, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1001, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Merimbula NSW 2548. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merimbula Public School compares
By ICSEA, Merimbula Public School ranks 1,064th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Pambula Beach Flexible School, an independent secondary school 5.9 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. Merimbula Public School scores 1001, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merimbula
Merimbula Public School is located in Merimbula, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,146/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,821.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merimbula suburb profileSchools near Merimbula Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merimbula Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pambula Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Pambula | 5.9 km | 994 | 7 lower | 257 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merimbula Public School a government school?
Yes, Merimbula Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merimbula Public School offer?
Merimbula Public School offers K-6.
What is Merimbula Public School's ICSEA score?
Merimbula Public School has an ICSEA score of 1001, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merimbula Public School?
Merimbula Public School has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merimbula Public School?
The nearest schools to Merimbula Public School are Pambula Beach Flexible School (5.9 km), Pambula Public School (5.9 km).
Where is Merimbula Public School located?
Merimbula Public School is located in Merimbula, NSW 2548. Visit the school website at https://merimbula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.