Merrimac State School

Merrimac, QLD 4226

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.merrimacss.eq.edu.au

Email

admin@merrimacss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 5569 1555

Subject Ratings

Σ

Mathematics

3.0

A

English

3.0

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Merrimac State School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Merrimac State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	787	—	8	0
St Michael's College	1.3 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	840	$6,200 – $6,382	13	0
Palm Island Senior Campus	1.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	12	0
Bwgcolman Community School	1.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	263	—	12	0
St Vincent's Primary School	2.6 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	769	—	21	0
All Saints Anglican School	2.7 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	1,782	$3,665 – $18,616	13	0
Emmanuel College - Carrara	2.9 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	1,591	$10,860 – $14,780	15	0

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

Southern Cross Martial Arts Gold Coast

Southern Cross Martial Arts Gold Coast

Gooding Dr &, Boowaggan Rd, Merrimac

Tamara Jazz Music Lessons

Tamara Jazz Music Lessons

SingingPianoGuitar

Carrara

MyFirstGym Robina

MyFirstGym Robina

Cnr Scottsdale Dr. & Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina

Magic Jake – Primary School Entertainment & Incursions (Brisbane & Gold Coast)

Magic Jake – Primary School Entertainment & Incursions (Brisbane & Gold Coast)

Event EntertainmentMagician

Gold Coast

Ryan Mason Cricket Coaching

Ryan Mason Cricket Coaching

Gold Coast

LVL UP FITNESS BOX GRAPPLE STRENGTHEN

LVL UP FITNESS BOX GRAPPLE STRENGTHEN

JiujitsuBoxingSelf Defence

6 Kiers Road, Miami

BIGStar Circus

BIGStar Circus

AcrobaticsMagicianCircus

14 Harper St, Molendinar

Dendy Cinemas Southport

Dendy Cinemas Southport

Event EntertainmentArt CentreMusic

129 Queen Street, Southport

Can Do Aquatics

Can Do Aquatics

Lot 15 Southport Trade Centre, Jackman Street, Southport

Upcoming Events Nearby

Guided "Rite of Passage" 3 Full Day‎ Father Son Adventure - Fathering Adventures | 16th to 18th Oct-2026

Nearby Schools

St Michael's College

Jondique Avenue, Merrimac QLD 4226 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Palm Island Senior Campus

Creek Street, Palm Island QLD 4816 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Bwgcolman Community School

Creek Road, Palm Island QLD 4816 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

St Vincent's Primary School

22 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

All Saints Anglican School

All Saints Anglican School

Highfield Drive, Merrimac QLD 4226 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Emmanuel College - Carrara

Emmanuel College - Carrara

Birmingham Road, Carrara QLD 4211 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Nearby Properties

Offers over $1,500,000

$1,500,000 House

Offers over $1,500,000

7 Breakspear Road

Molendinar, QLD, 4214

4 beds · 2 baths · 2 cars

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Merrimac State School?

Merrimac State School is a Government, Coeducational school in Merrimac, QLD, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Merrimac State School a public or private school?

Merrimac State School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Merrimac State School?

Merrimac State School has approximately 787 enrolled students (403 boys and 384 girls).

Does Merrimac State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Merrimac State School serves the following official intake zone: Merrimac SS (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Merrimac State School located?

Merrimac State School is located at 2 Boowaggan Road, Merrimac QLD 4226 Australia, Merrimac, QLD, 4226.

Explore kids' activities in Merrimac

All kids' activities & classes in Merrimac

Catchment area

Merrimac State School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Merrimac SSPrimary · 2026

Check if your address is in the zone

Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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