Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast

11 reviews

School is up to Junior High School (Secondary School) and affiliated to Australian Curriculum. The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Prep to VII. It is an English Medium school.

Prep - VII

Government School

Coed - Day School

Australian Curriculum

Merrimac State School

About School

Know about Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

Merrimac State School City of Gold Coast, is a Junior High School (Secondary School), affiliated to Australian Curriculum. The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Prep to VII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Merrimac area of City of Gold Coast, Queensland. Merrimac State School was established in . It is a Government School .

Basic facts about Merrimac State School:

Year Established

-

School Type

Government School

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class Prep - Class VII

Student / Teacher Ratio

13:1

Admission Period

Curriculum

  • Australian Curriculum

School Level

Primary School - Junior High School (Secondary School)

Merrimac State School Merrimac is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of over 787 students from Prep through VII. The classes in Merrimac State School for every academic year begins in April.

Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast is one of the best Australian Curriculum schools in Merrimac area of City of Gold Coast and ranks among the top schools in City of Gold Coast. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Australian Curriculum school in City of Gold Coast. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

2 Boowaggan Rd, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

School Chairman & Principal

  • Principal: Dr Randall Pointing

School Contact Person

Phone Number

+61 7 5569 1555

Email Address
admin@merrimacss.eq.edu.au
School Website

https://merrimacss.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx

Admission Details

Academic Year

Admission Period

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from Prep to VII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Merrimac State School City of Gold Coast for the upcoming academic year?

Fees Details

Merrimac State School Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for Merrimac State School City of Gold Coast fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Merrimac State School campus is spread over of land in Merrimac area of City of Gold Coast, Queensland. The School is a Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(4/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(2/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(1/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(3/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(1/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(0/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(1/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(1/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(0/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(2/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. The Clubs are:

  • Adventure
  • Art and Craft
  • Computer Club
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • General Knowledge (GK)
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Quiz
  • Science Club
  • Sports

Academic Programs

Number of Students

787

Number of Teachers

59

Students to Teachers Ratio

13:1

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from

School Level & Classes

Which grades will you have in the new session?

Merrimac State School is a Primary School to Junior High School (Secondary School) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

LevelClasses
Primary SchoolPrepIIIIIIIVVVI
Junior High School (Secondary School)VII

Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

The Academic session at Merrimac State School starts from April. The School provides education to students from Prep to VII.

Merrimac State School is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the National curriculum Australian Curriculum, from Prep to VII.

Academic Affiliations

Merrimac State School is authorised to offer the following

School Rating & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

based on 11 ratings

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Katie VeltmeyerReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 15, 2020 3:17 PM
Great school with absolutely outstanding teachers. The time and effort put in to helping individual students on a personal level to help them achieve their best, is amazing.
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Rachel NorrieReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 4, 2020 11:14 PM
ti is a amasing shooch Edit: I found this uploaded by one of my daughters... They're right, it is a great school... Just need to work on spelling ;)
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Chris RosalesReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on January 11, 2019 7:49 AM
Nice average school corresponding to national curriculum
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Tamara MamanuReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 29, 2017 1:28 AM
This year is my 4th child's final year at Merrimac, we have been a part of the Merrimac family for 9 years now, my 4 children have very different learning abilities and the school supported them all individually and their learning experience was tailored to their specific needs. The school off...more
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Dark LordReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 16, 2017 3:55 AM
My son started prep last year and the school is amazing. Their understanding and helping with my son has been amazing. I can highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a school for their children. We have recently moved 30 min away and i will be travelling to keep my son here as the teachers, principals and staff are so welcoming and amazing at what they do. 5 star school.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrimac State School

Merrimac State School is affiliated to which board?

Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast is affiliated to the Australian Curriculum.

What is the process of getting admission into Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast?

The Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast has students enrolled from Prep to VII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

Is this school a co-educational school?

Yes The Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast is a Coed school.

What is the curriculum offered at Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast?

Merrimac State School, City of Gold Coast offers the Australian Curriculum at various levels of education.

Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

The Merrimac State School is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 11 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

Does Merrimac State School offer Hostel facility to students?

No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.