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.
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.
Enrolment and location
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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 profileSchools near Meridan State College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Meridan State College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talara Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 1.5 km | 1035 | 22 higher | 974 |
| Pacific Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Meridan Plains | 1.9 km | 1114 | 101 higher | 1,204 |
| Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra | 3.2 km | 1004 | 9 lower | 1,316 |
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 3.3 km | 1058 | 45 higher | 438 |
| Currimundi State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 3.3 km | 1041 | 28 higher | 619 |
| Currimundi Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Dicky Beach | 3.3 km | 1006 | 7 lower | 177 |
| Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West | 3.3 km | 1065 | 52 higher | 1,450 |
| Caloundra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caloundra | 4.1 km | 1027 | 14 higher | 481 |
| Baringa State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Baringa | 4.3 km | 1007 | 6 lower | 677 |
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.