Merrimac State School

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Merrimac State School. Our school is renowned on the Gold Coast for its outstanding natural setting, with an array of wildlife and bushland. We welcome families from our local area and indeed across the world. Merrimac children work together as a safe, respectful community of learners. Our caring teachers set high academic expectations for every child. We encourage the children to be self-managed, resilient and culturally aware. Our learning environment is air-conditioned, allowing everyone to be cool in summer and warm in winter. We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum including science, technology, sport and music. The classrooms are very well resourced and the teachers and students have access to a wide range of digital resources. Merrimac State School is an excellent choice as the school best placed to educate your child. We will work together to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.

School Information

Year established: 1917
Number of students: 800

At Merrimac State School we are located on the beautiful Gold Coast with abundant wildlife in our very natural environment.

Our school is located between the Gold Coast Hinterland and the beach with the dual benefit of a country feeling in a city location.

We provide a quality education in an airconditioned, technology-centred environment.

Our experienced and highly qualified teachers work with your child to ensure that we meet their individual learning needs.

We teach the Australian Curriculum including English, mathematics, science, technology, humanities, health and physical education.

Our students and their parents greatly value our Sister School relationship with Katsuragi Elementary School in Japan.

School facilities

Language centre

Performing arts centre

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) space

Multipurpose centre

Information Communication Technology Centre

Oval

Sports courts - tennis, basketball, netball

Extracurricular activities

Lunchtime clubs - chess, skipping, handball, kedama

Music ensembles

Active afternoon school sports

Harmony Day celebrations

Under 8s Day

Wellness Day

Before school fitness program

Before school tennis

Languages

Japanese (Prep to Year 6)

Special programs

Active Student Council and Student Leadership Program

Kids Matter Program

Peaceful Kids

Robotics

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) program

Instrumental music program

Junior and senior choirs, strings and concert band

Environmental focus

Performing arts

Camping program for Years 4 and 5

Biennial school trip to Canberra (Years 5 and 6)

Sports carnivals - athletics, swimming and cross-country

Intra-school and interschool sporting programs

International Sister School program with a Japan trip every 2nd year

International study tours

Tuition Fees (2020)*

Prep - Year 6 = $13,372 per year

* Indicative fees only. Other fees or levies may apply. Please visit EQI for full fee schedule: https://eqi.com.au/study-options/fees

School Entry Requirements

Prep - Year 6
PSP 1	PSP 2	PSP 3	PSP 4

*PSP refers to BROWNS Primary School Preparation program

Disclaimer: The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or

particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

Last updated: 01/08/2019