Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
362
reported total enrolments
182 girls
180 boys
50.3% girls49.7% boys
Merriwa Primary School reports 362 total enrolments, including 182 girls and 180 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 50.3% girls and 49.7% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Merriwa Primary School
Merriwa Primary School is a government primary school in Merriwa, Western Australia, with 362 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 26.
Merriwa, WA 6030GovernmentPrimaryK-6
GovernmentPrimaryCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Merriwa Primary School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of K-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 362 total enrolments, including 182 girls and 180 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 952, with percentile 26 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 50.3% girls and 49.7% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1, based on 21.6 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Merriwa, Western Australia, within Wanneroo.
Profile signals
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Merriwa Primary School profile summary
Merriwa Primary School is listed as a government primary school in Merriwa, Western Australia. The profile reports 362 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 952, and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 where available. The reported year range is K-6, and the campus sits within Wanneroo local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
26
percentile where available
ICSEA
952
Merriwa Primary School sits at the 26 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
51%
Lower-middle
32%
Upper-middle
13%
Top
4%
The socio-educational distribution lists 51% in the bottom quarter, 32% in the lower-middle quarter, 13% in the upper-middle quarter, and 4% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
26
FTE teaching
21.6
Non-teaching
18
Student-teacher
16.8:1
The profile reports 26 teaching staff and 18 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Merriwa
- Postcode
- 6030
- State
- Western Australia
- Local government area
- Wanneroo
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Wanneroo
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Department of Education Western Australia
- 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
- 10%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 20%
- Language background other than English: no
- 38%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 42%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentCombined
Alkimos Baptist College
Merriwa, WA 6030
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 368
- ICSEA
- 1,038
- Ratio
- 15.0:1
GovernmentSpecial
Merriwa Education Support Centre
Merriwa, WA 6030
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 106
- ICSEA
- 983
- Ratio
- 5.9:1
GovernmentPrimary
Alinjarra Primary School
Alexander Heights, WA 6064
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 339
- ICSEA
- 977
- Ratio
- 18.4:1
GovernmentPrimary
Alkimos Beach Primary School
Alkimos, WA 6038
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 600
- ICSEA
- 1,030
- Ratio
- 18.5:1
GovernmentSecondary
Alkimos College
Alkimos, WA 6038
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 1.2K
- ICSEA
- 1,006
- Ratio
- 13.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Alkimos Primary School
Alkimos, WA 6038
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 682
- ICSEA
- 988
- Ratio
- 16.8:1
FAQ
Questions about Merriwa Primary School
How many students attend Merriwa Primary School?
Merriwa Primary School has 362 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 182 girls and 180 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Merriwa Primary School?
Merriwa Primary School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is K-6.
Where is Merriwa Primary School located?
Merriwa Primary School is located in Merriwa, WA 6030. The local government area is Wanneroo.
What is the ICSEA value of Merriwa Primary School?
The ICSEA value for Merriwa Primary School is 952 and the ICSEA percentile is 26. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Merriwa Primary School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Merriwa Primary School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 50.3% girls and 49.7% 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.