Merrimac State High School is a public

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which opened in 1979.

Students

Years

In 2015,

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's state-wide "Flying Start" program was officially implemented to align Queensland with the other states by transferring year 7 into the high school system, meaning that in 2015 Merrimac State High School now catered for years 7-12.

Class Sizes

The trend in the average size of classes has been: - - Only years 8 – 10

Student Enrolments

In 2023, Merrimac State High School was reported to have a maximum student enrolment capacity of 1,492 students. The trend in school enrolments (August figures) has been:-

Discipline

The trend in student discipline has been: -

Notable alumni

Sports

Entertainment

References

{{reflist Educational institutions established in 1979 Public high schools in Queensland Schools on the Gold Coast, Queensland 1979 establishments in Australia