Small government co-educational school for K–6, Merriwa WA; specialist support centre with 106 students.
Merriwa Education Support Centre is also known as MESC and MESC Merriwa.
Merriwa Education Support Centre is a very small government combined school with approximately 106 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Merriwa Education Support Centre 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.
Merriwa Education Support Centre has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 72% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Merriwa Education Support Centre is located in Merriwa, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 983 (39th 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.