Trinity Grammar School,
Summer Hill
Meriden and Trinity Grammar School are the Anglican schools of Sydney’s inner western suburbs. Students from Meriden and Trinity Grammar participate in many joint activities including a Student Christian Camp, cadets, sport activities and competitions, musical productions and social events. Many of the brothers of Meriden girls attend Trinity Grammar, and Meriden operates a bus service to transport girls to and from Trinity Grammar in the morning and afternoon. More information about Trinity Grammar School is available here.
All Hallows’ School
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
The exchange program between Meriden and All Hallows focuses on providing ongoing competition for the Meriden Water Polo squad. Meriden girls travel to Brisbane or host the All Hallows’ girls in Sydney and engage in an interschool competition. They also have extra skills training to develop their Water Polo skills.
Kwansei Gakuin High School, Japan
In 2024, Meriden established a sister school relationship with Kwansei Gakuin High School, a prestigious private Christian school founded in 1889 and located in Nishinomiya, near Osaka and Kobe in western Japan. This partnership provides Meriden students studying Japanese with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language while experiencing daily life and culture in Japan.
Ruyton Girls’ School, Victoria
From 2013, Meriden’s Year 8 girls have had the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with Ruyton Girls’ School which is located in Kew, Victoria. Ruyton is a medium-size school with an excellent reputation in the education of girls and young women.
Saint Jacques de Compostelle, France
In 2014, Meriden established a sister school relationship with St Jacques de Compostelle (SJDC for short) school in France – a private Catholic High School located in the city of Dax, close to the cities of Biarritz, Bayonne and Bordeaux. The school has approximately 900 students and is ranked as the top school in the Aquitaine region, achieving excellent results in the baccalaureat (equivalent of the HSC).Â
Shanghai Fengxian High School, China
In 2015, Meriden formalised a sister school relationship with the Shanghai Fengxian High School during a visit by a group of Meriden students and teachers. The relationship between the schools provides opportunities for Meriden students who are studying Chinese or who are of Chinese heritage to study at the Shanghai Fengxian High School, a highly reputed demonstration school in Shanghai. The exchange program helps students improve their language skills as well as gain a better understanding of daily Chinese life and culture.
Ti Tree and Neutral Junction Schools, Northern Territory
In collaboration with the Yadha Muru Foundation, Meriden has established partnerships with Ti Tree School, located 200 km north of Alice Springs, and Neutral Junction School in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory. This initiative promotes mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation of diverse cultures while supporting teachers with resources and professional development to enhance educational opportunities for children in remote communities. Additionally, the partnership provides Meriden students with immersive experiences that deepen their cultural understanding.