# Merimbula Public School

Merimbula Public School is a NSW government primary school in Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 428 (2025)
- **Address**: 47-55 Main Street, Merimbula NSW 2548
- **Phone**: (02) 6495 1266
- **Website**: https://merimbula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: merimbula-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50180
- **Established**: 1870-04-01

## About

Merimbula Public School is located on the Far South Coast of NSW, within a friendly and welcoming rural community that serves as a hub for tourism on the Sapphire Coast. The school is committed to excellence, opportunity, and success for all students, boasting modern facilities, including a purpose-built technology centre. Enrolments include mainstream students, gifted and talented students, students with learning disabilities, and a small percentage of Indigenous students, alongside students from other cultural backgrounds. 

## Core Values
The school upholds five core values: Honesty, Personal Best, Cooperation, Kindness and Caring, and Respect and Responsibility. An active Student Representative Council provides students with numerous leadership opportunities, and the school's commitment to inclusion and innovation has earned it recognition for outstanding learning support and mentoring programs. 

## Educational Programs
Merimbula Public School employs trained staff who utilise Accelerated Literacy pedagogy, with Learning Support Officers implementing the Multi Lit reading improvement program to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Every student is provided with a Personal Learning Plan that facilitates tailored educational support across all subjects. The school enhances its curriculum through exceptional performing arts and sporting programs, with technology being a continued focus integrated into core subjects. 

## Community Engagement
As part of the Country Areas Program, the school enjoys strong community support and has established meaningful links with local educational institutions. This collaborative approach fosters an enriching environment for students, ensuring they are guided towards achieving their best in a nurturing setting.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Excellence, Opportunity, Success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 428 |
| 2024 | 423 |
| 2023 | 391 |
| 2022 | 366 |
| 2021 | 369 |
| 2020 | 375 |
| 2019 | 361 |
| 2018 | 389 |
| 2017 | 404 |
| 2016 | 412 |
| 2015 | 359 |
| 2014 | 384 |
| 2013 | 413 |
| 2012 | 415 |
| 2011 | 411 |
| 2010 | 416 |
| 2009 | 436 |
| 2008 | 434 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50180-merimbula-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.