Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
600
reported total enrolments
307 girls
293 boys
51.2% girls48.8% boys
Merrimac State School reports 600 total enrolments, including 307 girls and 293 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 51.2% girls and 48.8% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Merrimac State School
Merrimac State School is a government primary school in Merrimac, Queensland, with 600 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 56.
Merrimac, QLD 4226GovernmentPrimaryPrep-6
GovernmentPrimaryCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Merrimac State School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of Prep-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 600 total enrolments, including 307 girls and 293 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,020, with percentile 56 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 51.2% girls and 48.8% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1, based on 42.4 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Merrimac, Queensland, within Gold Coast.
Profile signals
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Merrimac State School profile summary
Merrimac State School is listed as a government primary school in Merrimac, Queensland. The profile reports 600 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,020, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 where available. The reported year range is Prep-6, and the campus sits within Gold Coast local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
56
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,020
Merrimac State School sits at the 56 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
22%
Lower-middle
37%
Upper-middle
30%
Top
11%
The socio-educational distribution lists 22% in the bottom quarter, 37% in the lower-middle quarter, 30% in the upper-middle quarter, and 11% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
49
FTE teaching
42.4
Non-teaching
32
Student-teacher
14.2:1
The profile reports 49 teaching staff and 32 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Merrimac
- Postcode
- 4226
- State
- Queensland
- Local government area
- Gold Coast
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Merrimac
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Robina
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Gold Coast
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Queensland Department of Education
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 5%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 27%
- Language background other than English: no
- 73%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentCombined
All Saints Anglican School
Merrimac, QLD 4226
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 1.8K
- ICSEA
- 1,137
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
CatholicSecondary
St Michael's College
Merrimac, QLD 4226
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 820
- ICSEA
- 1,048
- Ratio
- 12.2:1
CatholicPrimary
Star of the Sea School
Merrimac, QLD 4226
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 236
- ICSEA
- 1,045
- Ratio
- 14.9:1
IndependentCombined
A B Paterson College
Arundel, QLD 4214
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 1.7K
- ICSEA
- 1,123
- Ratio
- 14.6:1
CatholicSecondary
Aquinas College
Ashmore, QLD 4214
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 805
- ICSEA
- 1,058
- Ratio
- 12.8:1
IndependentSpecial
Arcadia College
Robina, QLD 4226
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 715
- ICSEA
- 992
- Ratio
- 13.2:1
FAQ
Questions about Merrimac State School
How many students attend Merrimac State School?
Merrimac State School has 600 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 307 girls and 293 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Merrimac State School?
Merrimac State School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is Prep-6.
Where is Merrimac State School located?
Merrimac State School is located in Merrimac, QLD 4226. The local government area is Gold Coast.
What is the ICSEA value of Merrimac State School?
The ICSEA value for Merrimac State School is 1,020 and the ICSEA percentile is 56. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Merrimac State School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Merrimac State School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 51.2% girls and 48.8% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.