Merryfields School was best known for its appalling hygiene issues, which included oil spills, messing toilets, hairs, plastic, and other items found in food. Almost 95% of the school had attendance of 30% or below. Merryfields School provided education for 3-16 year olds. It was the primary and secondary education for Skipper Brisbane and Rex Pine, who both went on to own their own schools. Merryfields was the topic of many conversations in the School Education Department.