Merrimac State School
Merrimac State School is a government primary school in Merrimac, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 600 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Merrimac QLD 4226. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merrimac State School compares
By ICSEA, Merrimac State School ranks 340th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's College, a Catholic secondary school 1.2 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. Merrimac State School scores 1020, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merrimac
Merrimac State School is located in Merrimac, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,688/wk and median rent of $463/wk. Population: 7,212.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrimac suburb profileSchools near Merrimac State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrimac State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrimac | 1.2 km | 1048 | 28 higher | 820 |
| Star of the Sea SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrimac | 1.3 km | 1045 | 25 higher | 236 |
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 2.6 km | 1091 | 71 higher | 794 |
| All Saints Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Merrimac | 2.7 km | 1137 | 117 higher | 1,828 |
| Emmanuel CollegeIndependent Combined · Carrara | 2.8 km | 1139 | 119 higher | 1,686 |
| Arcadia CollegeIndependent Secondary · Robina | 3.1 km | 992 | 28 lower | 715 |
| Robina State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Robina | 3.6 km | 1026 | 6 higher | 1,530 |
| Merrimac State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mermaid Waters | 3.9 km | 1029 | 9 higher | 930 |
| Robina State SchoolGovernment Primary · Robina | 4.0 km | 1055 | 35 higher | 698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrimac State School a government school?
Yes, Merrimac State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrimac State School offer?
Merrimac State School offers Prep-6.
What is Merrimac State School's ICSEA score?
Merrimac State School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrimac State School?
Merrimac State School has 600 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrimac State School?
The nearest schools to Merrimac State School are St Michael's College (1.2 km), Star of the Sea School (1.3 km), St Vincent's Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Merrimac State School located?
Merrimac State School is located in Merrimac, QLD 4226. Visit the school website at https://merrimacss.eq.edu.au.