GovernmentSecondary
Merrimac State High School
Mermaid WatersQLD4218
- Enrolments
- 930
- ICSEA
- 1,029
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
QLD suburb profile
Schools in Mermaid Waters, QLD
View school profiles in Mermaid Waters, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
2
Government schools
2
Catholic schools
0
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
1,041
Total enrolments
1,765
Overview
Mermaid Waters school context
Mermaid Waters has 2 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,765 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 1,041.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Broadbeach, Miami, Clear Island Waters, Surfers Paradise, Varsity Lakes and Robina.
- Listed schools
- 2
- Total enrolments
- 1,765
- Average ICSEA
- 1,041
- Suburb and state
- Mermaid Waters, QLD
Schools
Mermaid Waters school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Mermaid Waters, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentPrimary
Miami State School
Mermaid WatersQLD4218
- Enrolments
- 835
- ICSEA
- 1,053
- Ratio
- 14.0:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac State High School | Mermaid Waters | Government | Secondary | 930 | 1,029 | 11.7:1 | Open |
| Miami State School | Mermaid Waters | Government | Primary | 835 | 1,053 | 14.0:1 | Open |
Merrimac State High School
Mermaid Waters · Government · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 930
- ICSEA
- 1,029
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
Miami State School
Mermaid Waters · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 835
- ICSEA
- 1,053
- Ratio
- 14.0:1
Breakdown
Mermaid Waters school mix
Mermaid Waters has 2 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (2), and secondary is the most common type (1).
Government2 · 100%
Secondary1 · 50%
Primary1 · 50%
Location
Map view for Mermaid Waters
Use the map link to check where the listed Mermaid Waters schools are located.
Mermaid Waters, Queensland
Mermaid Waters is shown in the Gold Coast local area, within the Gold Coast local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Broadbeach, Miami and Clear Island Waters.
- Local area
- Gold Coast
- Closest school suburb
- Broadbeach
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -28.04980
- Longitude
- 153.42126
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Mermaid Waters
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Mermaid Waters.
Broadbeach2.1 km away - 1 schoolMiami2.2 km away - 1 schoolClear Island Waters2.4 km away - 1 schoolSurfers Paradise4.2 km away - 1 schoolVarsity Lakes4.4 km away - 1 schoolRobina4.4 km away - 4 schoolsBurleigh Heads5.0 km away - 1 schoolBurleigh Waters5.2 km away - 3 schoolsMerrimac5.3 km away - 4 schools
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 Mermaid Waters
How many schools are in Mermaid Waters, QLD?
There are 2 listed schools in Mermaid Waters in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Mermaid Waters?
Yes. Mermaid Waters has 2 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for Mermaid Waters schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Mermaid Waters schools is 1,041.
Which schools are listed in Mermaid Waters?
Merrimac State High School and Miami State School are listed for Mermaid Waters.
What data source is used for Mermaid Waters school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.