Tiny government primary in Merrijig, outer regional Victoria, serving Prep–6 students.
Merrijig Primary School is also known as Merrijig PS and MPS Merrijig.
Merrijig Primary School draws students from the Merrijig Primary School.
Merrijig Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 16 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Merrijig Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Merrijig Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Merrijig Primary School is located in Merrijig, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 918 (15th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.