Meriden is a long-established girls' school in Strathfield with a traditional, structured approach and a strong pastoral foundation.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A overall.
Meriden is a long-established girls' school in Strathfield with a traditional, structured approach and a strong pastoral foundation. Music and sport are central to school life, alongside outdoor education programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. The school suits families who value a disciplined environment, pastoral care, and well-rounded development across the arts and athletics.
Meriden School is also known as Meriden Strathfield.
6 HSC Top Achievers — #27 of 240 New South Wales schools.
53.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #4 of 19 New South Wales schools.
Meriden School has an overall SchoolRank score of 84.3/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A+ (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1180 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Meriden School, Year 3 students averaged 510 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 587, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 645, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 660, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Meriden School is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,761 students. It offers education for years K-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Meriden School has approximate annual tuition fees of $29,042. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Meriden School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
The top ATAR was 99.95. 53% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. In the 2025 HSC, 29 students at Meriden School were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 6 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Meriden School is located in Strathfield, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1180 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.