# Merriwa Central School

Merriwa Central School is a NSW government central/community school in Merriwa, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Central/Community School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 221 (2025)
- **Address**: Bow Street, Merriwa NSW 2329
- **Phone**: (02) 6548 2119
- **Website**: https://merriwa-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: merriwa-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49313
- **Established**: 1850-01-01

## About

Merriwa Central School is located in the Upper Hunter Valley, approximately 75 km west of Muswellbrook. This dynamic and creative multi-campus school caters to students from Kindergarten through to Year 12, emphasising a local community focus. The school provides a broad range of high-quality educational opportunities supported by a strong community backing. It is committed to delivering teaching and learning programs that challenge students academically while promoting individual achievement. With an emphasis on healthy attitudes and behaviours, Merriwa Central School prides itself on being a happy and safe environment for children in a small rural community.

### Educational Structure and Support
Merriwa Central School features small class sizes in Kindergarten, with a maximum of twenty students. This ensures close teacher attention and fosters a strong focus on literacy and numeracy from Kindergarten to Year 12, offering opportunities for acceleration and extension. The K-12 structure aids in a smooth transition for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7, alleviating potential surprises. Primary students have access to specialised secondary teachers, while senior students are engaged with a unique, nationally recognised curriculum in smaller groups.

### Community Involvement
The school values the partnerships formed with the local community and actively collaborates with families to enhance the learning experience for all students. With additional support from the teaching and wellbeing teams, Merriwa Central School ensures that the diverse learning needs of every child are met, crafting individual plans that cater to their specific educational requirements. This commitment towards fostering lifelong learners situates Merriwa Central School as a cornerstone of educational excellence in the Merriwa community.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Valuing individual potential - achieving personal best.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 221 |
| 2024 | 213 |
| 2023 | 226 |
| 2022 | 232 |
| 2021 | 231 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2018 | 262 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2016 | 275 |
| 2015 | 276 |
| 2014 | 250 |
| 2013 | 243 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2010 | 217 |
| 2009 | 210 |
| 2008 | 217 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49313-merriwa-central-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.