Merrylands East Public School

Merrylands East Public School is a co-educational K-6 primary school located in Merrylands, South-West Sydney, on traditional Aboriginal Dharruk land, near the central business district of Parramatta. Founded in 1928, the school aims to 'create the future' in a safe and supportive learning environment, facilitating the development of collaborative problem-solving skills among students. The school espouses core values of fairness, participation, excellence, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

With a student population of around 328, Merrylands East Public School is diverse, representing over 40 socio-cultural backgrounds, with 89% of students speaking a language other than English. Additionally, around 12% of students have refugee experiences. The school has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, supported by highly qualified staff who co-teach and rely on evidence-based research to enhance learning outcomes.

Notably, Merrylands East Public School offers a fee-free learning environment, providing all essential resources to students without additional charges for curriculum, sports, performing arts, and excursions, except for specific cases. The school features flexible hours, from 8 am to 1:15 pm, alongside innovative learning spaces and technology integration.

Supporting a transient student body, the school collaborates with external agencies to provide tailored assistance, ensuring inclusivity for students with complex needs. Students are encouraged to engage with their cultural identities through various well-being programs, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. Merrylands East Public School is committed to building a caring, creative, and inclusive educational atmosphere, preparing students for future challenges.

Merrylands East Public School's vision is to "create the future" in a safe and supportive learning environment where all students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be self-directed and collaborative problem solvers in a globalised and highly digital society.