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Australia, Canberra
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Merici College operates a uniform shop on site; uniform items are supplied by PSW. The uniform policy requires hair to be tidy, makeup to be discreet, neutral nail polish, and limited jewellery (a simple ring, a bracelet, and small stud earrings); ribbons and scarves must be in school colours. A new uniform transition has been completed and pre-2020 items are void.
Canteen facilities are available to staff and students before school, at recess and lunch times, with a focus on healthy and nutritious snacks, meals and drinks. Charge cards are distributed to students and can be topped up online to pay for canteen purchases. Bridge Restaurant provides a student-driven al a carte dining experience and is open to the public on Wednesdays and during lunch times; bookings are online.
The school has six College Houses. House Days align with relevant feast and memorial days, providing opportunities for each House to celebrate its founding Order.
The school is owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited.
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.
