Meriden is an academic school that offers a high-quality balanced education for young women. Founded in 1897, it is one of Sydney’s leading independent schools, educating girls from Pre-Kindergarten (4 years of age) through to graduation in Year 12. The curriculum is designed to cater to a range of academic abilities and to prepare girls for success in the HSC. Each year, Meriden ranks among the top independent schools in NSW in the Higher School Certificate.
Meriden girls are encouraged to find their voice, become independent thinkers, take responsibility for their learning and make a positive difference to their community. The school offers a wide subject choice and countless opportunities beyond the classroom to ensure all students are able to explore their talents and areas of interest.
A Christian foundation enriches life at Meriden, with every member of the school community encouraged to live out the school’s values of compassion, integrity, courage and respect. When girls graduate from Meriden at the end of Year 12, they take with them the skills and attributes to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Location and Facilities: Meriden’s central location in the heart of Strathfield, makes travelling to the school from all areas of Sydney and surrounding regions convenient and direct. Meriden’s three campuses are located adjacent to one another. Each campus is designed according to the developmental needs of its students to maximise learning. Their proximity fosters a unique sense of community spirit and school pride across all age groups.
Meriden offers state-of-the-art facilities and specialised learning spaces for Music, Drama, Design and Creative Arts, research and STEM subjects. Collaborative learning spaces promote creativity, teamwork and leadership, and students have access to cutting-edge technologies that prepare them for academic growth and the workforce of the future. The school’s sporting facilities, which include a fully equipped multi-purpose sports centre as well as a swimming pool and fitness centre, encourage high rates of participation in physical activity for all students and support the sporting needs of a number of elite young athletes.
Co-curricular activities: The co-curricular program is broad and every girl has the opportunity to try new things and find her niche. Years 7–12 opportunities include: Ambassadors, Art Club, Cadets, Chess Club, Da Vinci Decathlon, Debating, Drama Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, FabLab, Fitness, Green Team, Interact, Inter-school Book Club, Library Committee, Manga Anime Club, Media Team, Mock Trial, Music Academy, Music Ensembles, Philosophy Clubs, Public Speaking, Science Club, Service Learning Club, Sport, Student Christian Group, Tech Club, Theatre Sports, Tournament of Minds, Writing Group.
Sport: Meriden girls participate in a vast array of sports, and have represented Australia at international level in athletics, water polo, badminton and tennis. Years 7 – 12 sport opportunities include: athletics, badminton, basketball, cross-country, diving, football, netball, swimming, tennis, touch football, volleyball and water polo.
Welfare and personal development: At Meriden, every girl is known and her unique contribution to the life of the school is valued as she realises her gifts and makes her mark. Meriden’s student wellbeing programs are developed and delivered by a highly qualified team that specialises in girls’ education. A proactive model of care recognises that a strong sense of wellbeing is essential for students to achieve their aspirations and learning goals.
The key components of wellbeing that are woven through our programs include forming healthy relationships; developing self-awareness, ethical responsibility and meaning and purpose; achieving the conditions for deep learning; and making positive connections with the community.
Principal: Mrs Lisa Brown