GovernmentCombined
Merriwa Central School
MerriwaNSW2329
- Enrolments
- 221
- ICSEA
- 879
- Ratio
- 9.0:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in Merriwa, NSW
View school profiles in Merriwa, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
2
Government schools
1
Catholic schools
1
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
940
Total enrolments
270
Overview
Merriwa school context
Merriwa has 2 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 270 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 940.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Sandy Hollow, Cassilis, Denman, Martindale, Scone and Aberdeen.
- Listed schools
- 2
- Total enrolments
- 270
- Average ICSEA
- 940
- Suburb and state
- Merriwa, NSW
Schools
Merriwa school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Merriwa, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
CatholicPrimary
St Joseph's Primary School
MerriwaNSW2329
- Enrolments
- 49
- ICSEA
- 1,000
- Ratio
- 6.5:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwa Central School | Merriwa | Government | Combined | 221 | 879 | 9.0:1 | Open |
| St Joseph's Primary School | Merriwa | Catholic | Primary | 49 | 1,000 | 6.5:1 | Open |
Merriwa Central School
Merriwa · Government · Combined
- Enrol.
- 221
- ICSEA
- 879
- Ratio
- 9.0:1
St Joseph's Primary School
Merriwa · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 49
- ICSEA
- 1,000
- Ratio
- 6.5:1
Breakdown
Merriwa school mix
Merriwa has 2 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (1), and combined is the most common type (1).
Government1 · 50%
Catholic1 · 50%
Combined1 · 50%
Primary1 · 50%
Location
Map view for Merriwa
Use the map link to check where the listed Merriwa schools are located.
Merriwa, New South Wales
Merriwa is shown in the Upper Hunter local area, within the Upper Hunter local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Sandy Hollow, Cassilis and Denman.
- Local area
- Upper Hunter
- Closest school suburb
- Sandy Hollow
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -32.14074
- Longitude
- 150.35579
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Merriwa
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Merriwa.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Merriwa
How many schools are in Merriwa, NSW?
There are 2 listed schools in Merriwa in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Merriwa?
Yes. Merriwa has 1 listed government school.
What is the average ICSEA for Merriwa schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Merriwa schools is 940.
Which schools are listed in Merriwa?
Merriwa Central School and St Joseph's Primary School are listed for Merriwa.
What data source is used for Merriwa school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.