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Government School

Merrimac State High School

Secondary school in Mermaid Waters, QLD

930
Students (2025)
1029
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12:1
Student:Teacher
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About Merrimac State High School

Merrimac State High School is a government secondary school located in Mermaid Waters, Queensland. As a QLD public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 930 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1029 (59th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 930 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 84 (79.7 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 51 (41.8 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1029 (59th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 3%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 472 (51%)
Girls: 458 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 28%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 72%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
21%
36%
30%
13%
Bottom 21% Lower 36% Upper 30% Top 13%