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Merrimac State School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​High-quality education with global perspective: Merrimac State School offers a strong academic curriculum that meets Australian education standards while fostering global citizenship.​
  2. Welcoming and inclusive community: The school prides itself on its warm, multicultural environment where international students are welcomed and supported.
  3. Excellent location and facilities: Located on the beautiful Gold Coast, Merrimac State School provides access to state-of-the-art learning facilities in a safe and vibrant area.

Principal's welcome

Welcome to Merrimac State School.

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Merrimac State School, we are proud to offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports both academic and personal growth.

Our dedicated leadership team is committed to ensuring that every student's transition to our school is as smooth and supportive as possible. We understand that the first day in a new school—particularly in a new country—can be both exciting and challenging for students and their families. That's why we place a strong emphasis on care, communication, and connection from the very beginning.

At Merrimac, all of our staff share a common purpose: to educate and support young Australians—both local and international—so they are equipped with the skills, values, and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to a global society.

We welcome your feedback on the enrolment process and look forward to building a positive and lasting relationship with your family. We trust that your time at Merrimac State School will be filled with rewarding experiences, happy memories, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

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.

Meet with our friendly administration team and experience that ‘Merrimac Difference’. At Merrimac, we take great pride in ‘Educating Our Future’. Our children are our future and we take this responsibility very seriously. Merrimac welcomes new families to our friendly multicultural school.

Our students, parents and community greatly value our sister school relationship with Katsuragi Elementary School in Japan.

EQI programs offered

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Primary School

Special programs

  • Active student council and student leadership program
  • The Resilience Project
  • Robotics
  • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) program
  • Instrumental music program
  • Junior and senior choirs, strings and concert band
  • Environmental focus
  • The arts
  • Camping program (Years 4–5)
  • Sports carnivals—athletics, swimming and cross-country
  • International sister school program—we look forward to resuming study tours to Japan​

Extracurricular activities

  • Lunchtime clubs—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), funky dance and singing clubs
  • Music ensembles
  • Active afternoon sports
  • Under 8s Day
  • Wellness Day
  • Before school fitness program​

School facilities

  • Language centre
  • Performing arts centre
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) space
  • Multipurpose centre
  • Information communication technology (ICT) centre
  • Sports courts—​tennis, basketball, netball

Tertiary pathways

Languages

  • ​Japanese (Years ​Prep to ​6)

Holiday adventure programs

Holiday adventure programs are an exciting and safe way for students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

All holiday adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified teachers and staff to ensure student safety.

Find out more about our holiday adventure programs.

Contact details

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 16 September 2025