Welcome to Merrimac State High School, one of the Gold Coast's premium educational environments. As an internationally recognised school with an outstanding reputation, Merrimac High delivers world class education built upon the core principles of respect, responsibility and reliability.
Our school motto "Pride in Excellence" emphasises our unwavering pursuit of greatness, which is best achieved when students, parents, teachers and community work together to reach the greatest possible educational outcomes. At Merrimac High we consider our staff, students and community as family.
Key to the outstanding education provided at Merrimac SHS are our quality professionals; delivering intellectually stimulating learning, mapped to the most relevant and modern pedagogical science. We believe in the social and emotional care of all students in an inclusive and safe environment; this is best represented in our “Merrimac Minds Matter" curriculum where students uncover the value of life skills such as resilience, honesty, integrity and respect.
Through our Selective Entry Program of Excellence, students are engaged with opportunities for academic, sporting and cultural extension. These programs are essential to building on high potential talent from an early age. Our Leadership Program challenges students through opportunities for mentoring, contributing to a culture of collective wellbeing and service to the community.
The digital world is a reality and our Bring Your Own Device Program provides extended learning opportunities both at home and at school. Our highly experienced teaching staff constantly explore opportunities to bring authentic learning experiences to students, with an innovative approach to technology that best equips our students for life in the 21st Century.
Owing to our strong relationships with Griffith, Bond and Southern Cross Universities, students are provided flexible pathways to tertiary education, while our industry partners offer a diverse range of traineeships and school-based apprenticeships.
Merrimac State High School is a school with a 'futures' focus and a youthful optimism. Our caring relationships with students and partnerships with parents provide us with the best opportunity to deliver an education that challenges every student to live our motto 'Pride in Excellence'.
Rachel Cutajar