Star of the Sea School building a brighter future this BCE Open Week!

Star of the Sea School, Merrimac is laying strong foundations for the future with exciting plans now taking shape as the school looks ahead to its Stage 3 building works.

Fresh off the completion of a large new administration building, basketball courts, additional Prep classroom, library and tuckshop, the school community isn’t hitting pause. Instead, they’re raising the roof on what comes next this Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) Open Week (27 April to 3 May).

The next phase of construction includes six additional classrooms built at the back of the school for Year 4 and 5 students, a STEM space for all year levels, and a larger staff and parent car park.

More space, more opportunity

Star of the Sea Principal Tony Barron said the works would ensure the campus continues to grow with its expanding student population. The school is expecting 370 students to walk through the front gates in the school’s 6th year of operation in 2027.

“As demand grows, we’re growing with it, creating more places for more students, and creating space for our students to learn and thrive,” he said.

“The dedicated STEM space will mean learning can keep evolving, projects don’t have to be packed away, and ideas can keep growing as they are developed.

“While a larger car park and drop off and pick up area will help make mornings a little smoother for our families and staff.”

The staff and parent car park is due to be completed in June of this year, while the students will be ready to jump headfirst into their six new classrooms and STEM space in January 2027.

As part of the previous Stage 2 works, the original administration block was converted into the school’s designated learning support area and uniform shop.

BCE Open Week 2026 

Parents and carers of future students are invited to meet the Principal and explore the Star of the Sea difference, including the brand-new classrooms and library on Wednesday 29 April at 11am.

Don’t miss your chance to attend one of BCE’s fastest growing school communities. For more information about Star of the Sea, Merrimac or to enrol click here.

Did you know Catholic education has been part of the Gold Coast community since 1926? Find a Catholic school near you today, click here.

Image caption: ©Brisbane Catholic Education, Star of the Sea School, Merrimac (2026).