Small government primary school (54 students, K–2) in Stanford Merthyr, NSW, serving a community with significant socio-economic and Indigenous diversity.
Stanford Merthyr Infants School is also known as SMIS and SMIS Stanford Merthyr.
Stanford Merthyr Infants School draws students from the Stanford Merthyr IS.
Stanford Merthyr Infants School is a very small government primary school with approximately 54 students. It offers education for years K-2. 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.
Stanford Merthyr Infants 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.
Stanford Merthyr Infants School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Stanford Merthyr Infants School is located in Stanford Merthyr, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 950 (25th 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.