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Latest news

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Severe Weather Event

Updates on the SE QLD severe weather event and how it will impact our school community.

Monday 03 March 2025

Village Voices

Coming soon... Discover the stories that shape the heart of Merrimac State High School. Village Voices is your backstage pass to the people, passions, and achievements that make our school community extraordinary.

Wednesday 22 January 2025

Virtual School Tour

​Experience Merrimac State High School from the comfort of your own home! Our virtual tour lets you explore our state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic learning spaces, and vibrant school community at your own pace.

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Bus Passes 2025

From 27th January 2025 to 28th February 2025, there will be a School Bus Pass Amnesty Period.

Tuesday 21 January 2025
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Welcome to Merrimac State High School

Merrimac State High School is one of the Gold Coast’s premium educational environments. Merrimac is an internationally recognised school seeking to contribute to the development of each student through a shared focus emphasising respect, responsibility and reliability.


Our school motto 'Pride in Excellence' charts our course towards the pursuit of excellence. This is best achieved through students, parents, teachers and community working together to deliver the best educational opportunities. We recognise that education is a people business where inspirational learning positively shapes the life chances of our students. Here learning is intellectually challenging, connected to the real world and individualised. This focus is founded upon the belief that learning is natural and that the love of learning is normal.

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Tuesday 15 Apr

Staff professional development

Location: Queensland
Time: All day (15 Apr) - (16 Apr)
Wednesday 16 Apr

Staff professional development

Location: Queensland
Time: All day (16 Apr) - (17 Apr)
Thursday 17 Apr

Good Friday

Location: Queensland
Time: All day (17 Apr) - (18 Apr)
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The school is located in the geographical heart of the Gold Coast, close to beaches, public transport and shopping centres. The extensive 10.4 hectare site is well laid out with mature trees and gardens that offer shaded outdoor eating areas. Watch the video below or take a virtual tour.

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Annual report

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