Australia, Canberra
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1. Enrolment Pack is available from the Catholic Education enrolments page. Merici College is currently accepting online enrolments. For queries, contact the Enrolment Officer at 02 6243 4150.
2. Enrolment forms and information can be downloaded from the Catholic Education enrolments page, and the online enrolment submission is currently open.
3. Attend information events to learn about Merici and the enrolment process. Talk & Tours are offered on several dates in 2026 with the Principal and current students leading tours; Open Day is on 6 May 2026, and there are Year 7 2027 and Year 11 2027 Information Evenings as part of the enrolment program.
4. Register your interest to stay updated and participate in enrolment events. Families are encouraged to register their interest for enrolment for 2026 and beyond online; information about events will be communicated accordingly.
Merici College has a range of scholarships available to support the talents and educational achievements of our girls. We currently have scholarships available for Year 7 students, Year 12 Vocational Education and Training Scholarship for current Year 11 students, and Scholarships for current Year 10 Students and future Year 11/12 Students.
Merici College is a Catholic, girls‑only secondary school in Canberra, ACT, Australia. It is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 11–12, with the option of the ACT BSSS Pathway for senior study. In Years 7–10, learning follows the Australian Curriculum within the IB MYP framework; in Years 11–12 students may pursue the Diploma Programme or the ACT senior pathway. Established in 1959 as Canberra Catholic Girls' High School, it was renamed Merici College in 1983 in honour of St Angela Merici. The campus features a Masterplan with new modular classrooms and upgrades; facilities include an Auditorium, Gymnasium, O'Donnell Youth Centre, classrooms, external multi‑purpose courts, and an oval. A broad co‑curricular program encompasses music, drama, visual arts, sport, leadership, service, and sustainability, reinforcing the IB framework and community engagement. Indigenous learning is supported through Narragunnawali.