Meridan State College

Meridan State College is a government combined school in Meridan Plains, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,795 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.

Meridan Plains QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1013
53rd percentile
Enrolments
1,795
Prep-12
Students per teacher
11:1
158 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
16%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Meridan State College compares

By ICSEA, Meridan State College ranks 174th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Talara Primary College, a government primary school 1.5 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. Meridan State College scores 1013, near average.

ICSEA 1013Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1013
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Meridan State College, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Meridan State College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Meridan Plains

Meridan State College is located in Meridan Plains, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,529/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 4,589.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Meridan Plains suburb profile

Schools near Meridan State College

The 9 nearest schools to Meridan State College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Meridan State CollegeStudents
Talara Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Currimundi1.5 km1035 22 higher974
Pacific Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Meridan Plains1.9 km1114 101 higher1,204
Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra3.2 km1004 9 lower1,316
Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra3.3 km1058 45 higher438
Currimundi State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currimundi3.3 km1041 28 higher619
Currimundi Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Dicky Beach3.3 km1006 7 lower177
Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West3.3 km1065 52 higher1,450
Caloundra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caloundra4.1 km1027 14 higher481
Baringa State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Baringa4.3 km1007 6 lower677

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meridan State College a government school?

Yes, Meridan State College is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Meridan State College offer?

Meridan State College offers Prep-12.

What is Meridan State College's ICSEA score?

Meridan State College has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Meridan State College?

Meridan State College has 1,795 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Meridan State College?

The nearest schools to Meridan State College are Talara Primary College (1.5 km), Pacific Lutheran College (1.9 km), Caloundra State High School (3.2 km).

Where is Meridan State College located?

Meridan State College is located in Meridan Plains, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://meridansc.eq.edu.au.

Meridan State College official website