Merrimac State High School
Merrimac State High School is a government secondary school in Mermaid Waters, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merrimac State High School compares
By ICSEA, Merrimac State High School ranks 79th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Vincent's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.4 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. Merrimac State High School scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Merrimac State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mermaid Waters
Merrimac State High School is located in Mermaid Waters, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,766/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 13,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mermaid Waters suburb profileSchools near Merrimac State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrimac State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 1.4 km | 1091 | 62 higher | 794 |
| Broadbeach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadbeach | 1.9 km | 1082 | 53 higher | 1,204 |
| Miami State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mermaid Waters | 2.4 km | 1053 | 24 higher | 835 |
| Surfers Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Surfers Paradise | 3.1 km | 1035 | 6 higher | 598 |
| Miami State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miami | 3.4 km | 1032 | 3 higher | 1,542 |
| Robina State SchoolGovernment Primary · Robina | 3.9 km | 1055 | 26 higher | 698 |
| Merrimac State SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrimac | 3.9 km | 1020 | 9 lower | 600 |
| Benowa State SchoolGovernment Primary · Benowa | 4.3 km | 1089 | 60 higher | 894 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrimac State High School a government school?
Yes, Merrimac State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrimac State High School offer?
Merrimac State High School offers 7-12.
What is Merrimac State High School's ICSEA score?
Merrimac State High School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrimac State High School?
Merrimac State High School has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrimac State High School?
The nearest schools to Merrimac State High School are St Vincent's Primary School (1.4 km), Broadbeach State School (1.9 km), Miami State School (2.4 km).
Where is Merrimac State High School located?
Merrimac State High School is located in Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218. Visit the school website at https://merrimacshs.eq.edu.au.