St Michael's College
St Michael's College is a Catholic secondary school in Merrimac, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 820 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 St Michael's College compares
By ICSEA, St Michael's College ranks 52nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Star of the Sea School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. St Michael's College scores 1048, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Michael's College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Merrimac
St Michael's College 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 St Michael's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Michael's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrimac | 0.6 km | 1045 | 3 lower | 236 |
| Merrimac State SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrimac | 1.2 km | 1020 | 28 lower | 600 |
| All Saints Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Merrimac | 1.9 km | 1137 | 89 higher | 1,828 |
| Arcadia CollegeIndependent Secondary · Robina | 3.1 km | 992 | 56 lower | 715 |
| Emmanuel CollegeIndependent Combined · Carrara | 3.1 km | 1139 | 91 higher | 1,686 |
| Worongary State SchoolGovernment Primary · Worongary | 3.3 km | 994 | 54 lower | 508 |
| Robina State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Robina | 3.5 km | 1026 | 22 lower | 1,530 |
| Mudgeeraba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mudgeeraba | 3.5 km | 1016 | 32 lower | 584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Michael's College a government school?
No, St Michael's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Michael's College offer?
St Michael's College offers 7-12.
What is St Michael's College's ICSEA score?
St Michael's College has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Michael's College?
St Michael's College has 820 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Michael's College?
The nearest schools to St Michael's College are Star of the Sea School (0.6 km), Merrimac State School (1.2 km), All Saints Anglican School (1.9 km).
Where is St Michael's College located?
St Michael's College is located in Merrimac, QLD 4226. Visit the school website at http://www.stmichaels.qld.edu.au.