School details
| School type | Primary school |
|---|---|
| Year levels | Kindergarten to Year 6 |
| Students | Co-educational |
| Selective status | Not Selective |
| Enrolment (FTE) | 620 |
| Language background other than English | 91% |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students | 1% |
| First teacher | 1 March 1886 |
| Address | Fowler Rd Merrylands NSW 2160 |
| Phone | (02) 9632 9709 |
| merryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au | |
| Website | merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
| Local government area | Cumberland |
| State electorate | Granville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
About the school
Merrylands Public School is a NSW public primary school in Merrylands (2160) teaching Kindergarten to Year 6. The school sits in the Cumberland local government area and the Sydney - Parramatta region.
According to the department’s records, the school’s first teacher started on 1 March 1886, so it has served the community for more than 140 years.
The latest full-time-equivalent enrolment published by the department is 620 students. That makes it a medium-sized school. 91% of students have a language background other than English, reflecting a culturally diverse local community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students make up 1% of enrolments.
Like other NSW public schools, Merrylands Public School guarantees a place to students who live in its local intake area. If you are moving to Merrylands or nearby, check your exact address with the department’s School Finder before you sign a lease or buy, as boundaries can split suburbs.
Enrolling at Merrylands Public School
- Check that your address is in the local intake area using the NSW School Finder.
- Contact the school office on (02) 9632 9709 to ask about enrolment dates and school tours.
- Prepare proof of age, proof of address and an immunisation history statement.
- Moving from another state or country? Read moving interstate or moving to Australia.