QLD · Government Primary
Meringandan State School
Meringandan West 4352 · Prep-6
Meringandan State School is a government primary school in Meringandan West, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How Meringandan State School compares
By ICSEA, Meringandan State School ranks 344th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Highlands Christian College - Woolmer Campus, an independent combined school 2.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Meringandan State School scores 1018 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Meringandan State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Meringandan West
Meringandan State School is located in Meringandan West, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $2,194/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,488.
View full Meringandan West suburb profile →Schools near Meringandan State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Meringandan State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Christian College - Woolmer CampusIndependent Combined · Woolmer | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Highfields | 4.4 km | 1046 | 28 higher | 1,047 |
| Highfields State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Highfields | 4.9 km | 1001 | 17 lower | 795 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meringandan State School a government school?
Yes, Meringandan State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Meringandan State School offer?
Meringandan State School offers Prep-6.
What is Meringandan State School's ICSEA score?
Meringandan State School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Meringandan State School?
Meringandan State School has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Meringandan State School?
The nearest schools to Meringandan State School are Highlands Christian College - Woolmer Campus (2.8 km), Mary MacKillop Catholic College (4.4 km), Highfields State Secondary College (4.9 km).
Where is Meringandan State School located?
Meringandan State School is located in Meringandan West, QLD 4352. Visit the school website at https://meringandanss.eq.edu.au.