Meriden, Strathfield

Meriden is a leading independent girls' school, offering a well-rounded education characterised by outstanding academic performance, a supportive learning environment and a wide range of sport, music and cocurricular opportunities.

Catering for girls in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, the School is committed to developing young women who are confident, articulate, resilient and well-equipped to become leaders of the future.

Meriden’s innovative curriculum, excellent resources and well-qualified and dedicated teachers ensure each student is known and her individual learning style is catered for. The School has a strong academic record and is consistently one of the top-performing independent schools in the NSW Higher School Certificate, with Meriden girls often in the top five placings in the state in a particular subject.

Meriden provides state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated learning spaces for subjects including STEM, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology and research across its three campuses.

During their time at Meriden, girls have the opportunity to explore their passions and talents. Each student develops a comprehensive portfolio of achievement that includes academic distinction, community service and participation in cocurricular pursuits.

Music has a long tradition of excellence at Meriden and forms an essential part of each girl's education. The School's thriving Music department develops the skills of talented young musicians who consistently place among the top performers in state, national and international competitions.

Through Meriden's specialised sporting programs, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of individual and team sports. The School has an impressive history of sporting achievement and our elite athletes succeed at the highest levels of sport, including at the Olympic Games.

A Christian foundation enriches life at Meriden, with every member of the School community encouraged to live out the values of compassion, integrity, courage and respect. When girls graduate from Meriden at the end of Year 12, they take with them lifelong friendships and the skills and attributes needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Principal: Mrs Lisa Brown