Schools in Merrimac, QLD

There are 32 schools near Merrimac: 15 government, 4 Catholic and 13 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1052 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 28,722 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
32
Average ICSEA
1052
National average 1000
Students
28,722
Government
15

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

Merrimac School Map

Merrimac, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Merrimac

  1. #1
    Somerset College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1157
    ICSEA
    1,612 students
    112 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 4% nationally
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Emmanuel College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1139
    ICSEA
    1,686 students
    120 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    All Saints Anglican School
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1137
    ICSEA
    1,828 students
    163 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    St Vincent's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1091
    ICSEA
    794 students
    50 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 18% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Benowa State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1089
    ICSEA
    894 students
    64 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 19% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    58% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Josiah College
    Independent Combined · U
    1084
    ICSEA
    102 students
    15 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    King's Christian College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1074
    ICSEA
    5,166 students
    406 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    St Kevin's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1072
    ICSEA
    427 students
    30 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Varsity College
    Government Combined · Prep-12
    1065
    ICSEA
    3,304 students
    253 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 26% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    35% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Benowa State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1064
    ICSEA
    2,129 students
    164 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Robina State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1055
    ICSEA
    698 students
    54 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Clover Hill State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1054
    ICSEA
    888 students
    62 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    St Michael's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1048
    ICSEA
    820 students
    71 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Star of the Sea School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1045
    ICSEA
    236 students
    17 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Mudgeeraba Creek State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1041
    ICSEA
    613 students
    57 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 35% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    The Industry School - Gold Coast
    Independent Secondary · 10-12
    1040
    ICSEA
    315 students
    15 teachers
    21 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    2% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Surfers Paradise State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1035
    ICSEA
    598 students
    53 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 38% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    47% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Mudgeeraba Special School
    Government Combined · Prep-12
    1030
    ICSEA
    167 students
    48 teachers
    3 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 40% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Merrimac State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1029
    ICSEA
    930 students
    84 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    28% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Robina State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1026
    ICSEA
    1,530 students
    141 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Merrimac State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1020
    ICSEA
    600 students
    49 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Mudgeeraba State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1016
    ICSEA
    584 students
    51 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 46% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    Worongary State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    994
    ICSEA
    508 students
    42 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 56% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Arcadia College
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    992
    ICSEA
    715 students
    56 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  25. #25
    William Duncan State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    975
    ICSEA
    580 students
    46 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 65% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    Nerang State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    970
    ICSEA
    998 students
    86 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 67% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  27. #27
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  28. #28
    Sophia Waldorf School
    Independent Primary
  29. #29
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus
    Independent Combined
  30. #30
    Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  31. #31
    Australian International Islamic College - Carrara Campus
    Independent Combined
  32. #32
    Silkwood School - Robina Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Merrimac QLD?

There are 32 schools near Merrimac: 15 government (public), 4 Catholic, and 13 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Merrimac?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Merrimac is 1052. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Merrimac?

The school near Merrimac with the highest ICSEA score is Somerset College with an ICSEA of 1157 and 1,612 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Merrimac.