About the school
Merimbula Public School is located on the Far South Coast of NSW, within a friendly and welcoming rural community that serves as a hub for tourism on the Sapphire Coast. The school is committed to excellence, opportunity, and success for all students, boasting modern facilities, including a purpose-built technology centre. Enrolments include mainstream students, gifted and talented students, students with learning disabilities, and a small percentage of Indigenous students, alongside students from other cultural backgrounds.
Core Values
The school upholds five core values: Honesty, Personal Best, Cooperation, Kindness and Caring, and Respect and Responsibility. An active Student Representative Council provides students with numerous leadership opportunities, and the school's commitment to inclusion and innovation has earned it recognition for outstanding learning support and mentoring programs.
Educational Programs
Merimbula Public School employs trained staff who utilise Accelerated Literacy pedagogy, with Learning Support Officers implementing the Multi Lit reading improvement program to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Every student is provided with a Personal Learning Plan that facilitates tailored educational support across all subjects. The school enhances its curriculum through exceptional performing arts and sporting programs, with technology being a continued focus integrated into core subjects.
Community Engagement
As part of the Country Areas Program, the school enjoys strong community support and has established meaningful links with local educational institutions. This collaborative approach fosters an enriching environment for students, ensuring they are guided towards achieving their best in a nurturing setting.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Merimbula Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Pambula Public School 5.9 km
- B Bournda Environmental Education Centre 10.7 km
- C Wolumla Public School 11.1 km
- D Tathra Public School 18.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 428 (197 girls, 231 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 428
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1001 (percentile 47)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 29% / 32% / 23% / 16%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 89
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 17%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 68 |
| Year 3 | 63 |
| Year 4 | 64 |
| Year 5 | 60 |
| Year 6 | 65 |
| Total | 428 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 428 | 197 | 231 | - | 1001 | 27.3 |
| 2024 | 423 | 200 | 223 | 89.1 | 999 | 27.3 |
| 2023 | 391 | 184 | 207 | 88.8 | 994 | 26.1 |
| 2022 | 366 | 180 | 186 | 85.2 | 994 | 25.6 |
| 2021 | 369 | 195 | 174 | 89.5 | 999 | 24.5 |
| 2020 | 375 | 191 | 184 | - | 997 | 24.5 |
| 2019 | 361 | 164 | 197 | 91.3 | 996 | 23.5 |
| 2018 | 389 | 177 | 212 | 91.8 | 1006 | 25.7 |
| 2017 | 404 | 180 | 224 | 92.4 | 984 | 25.4 |
| 2016 | 412 | 186 | 226 | 91.6 | 992 | 24.1 |
| 2015 | 359 | 171 | 188 | 93 | 990 | 22.2 |
| 2014 | 384 | 181 | 203 | 93.7 | 1001 | 22.7 |
| 2013 | 413 | 195 | 218 | 94 | 996 | 21.2 |
| 2012 | 415 | 200 | 215 | 93 | 1009 | 22.3 |
| 2011 | 411 | 180 | 231 | 92.6 | 1011 | 21.3 |
| 2010 | 416 | 186 | 230 | - | 1015 | 22.3 |
| 2009 | 436 | 194 | 242 | - | 1034 | 22.3 |
| 2008 | 434 | 210 | 224 | - | 1034 | 22.3 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.