Education QLDÂ introduces Merrylands East Public School in Merrylands, for all your education and learning needs.
Merrylands East Public School is situated on traditional Aboriginal Dhuruk land, near the main central business district of Parramatta. The student population is drawn from 40 socio-cultural backgrounds predominately from Islander, African, Middle Eastern and Asian communities. 84% of students are from a non-English speaking background and 10% are refugees. The student population, while stable around the 379 mark, is transient with students leaving being replaced by new arrivals. Merrylands East has a strong sustainability program with the school recently receiving the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Award a first for NSW schools. Set in pistureque grounds, the school has four water tanks, a photovoltaic system consisting of 36 panels and landscaped areas. Key priorities are Literacy, Numeracy and Student Engagement.
