Merrimac State High School
Dunlop Court, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
Merrimac State High School is a government secondary school in Mermaid Waters, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 930 students. Its ICSEA is 1,029, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Based on public online sources, Merrimac State High School is a Gold Coast government secondary school (Years 7-12) on a large campus in Mermaid Waters. It runs a specialist Music Theatre program accredited by the Actors' College of Theatre and Television, alongside subjects spanning Fashion, Early Childhood Studies, the Arts and Design and Technologies. Selective Entry Programs of Excellence and links with universities and industry give students pathways into higher education, apprenticeships and mentoring, supported by a dedicated special education program.
Often praised
- Accredited Music Theatre program
- Selective Entry Programs of Excellence
- Broad Arts and Design & Technologies offering
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Miami | Public high school | 3.3 km | 1,032 | 1,542 |
| Benowa State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Benowa | Public high school | 4.7 km | 1,064 | 2,129 |
| St Michael's College (Merrimac) | Merrimac | Catholic high school | 5.0 km | 1,048 | 820 |
| Emmanuel College (Carrara) | Carrara | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 1,139 | 1,686 |
| Robina State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Robina | Public high school | 5.4 km | 1,026 | 1,530 |
| Varsity CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Varsity Lakes | Public k–12 / combined | 5.4 km | 1,065 | 3,304 |
| All Saints Anglican School (Merrimac) | Merrimac | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.9 km | 1,137 | 1,828 |
| Australian Industry Trade College (Robina) | Robina | Independent high school | 6.2 km | — | — |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleny State High School | Maleny | Public high school · 7-12 | 647 | 1,029 |
| Springfield Central State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Springfield Central | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,998 | 1,030 |
| Mango Hill State Secondary College | Mango Hill | Public high school · 7-8 | 1,005 | 1,031 |
| Southport State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Southport | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,231 | 1,031 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Cleveland | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,302 | 1,026 |
| Coorparoo Secondary College | Coorparoo | Public high school · 7-12 | 407 | 1,032 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.