Schools in Merthyr Tydfil
There are 23 schools in Merthyr Tydfil on the Welsh Government's official address list of schools, including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Merthyr Tydfil local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 14 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Merthyr Tydfil (18)
- Abercanaid CommunityNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 1SZ
- Bedlinog Community Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF46 6RG
- Caedraw PrimaryNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 8HA
- COED Y DDERWEN PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 1LG
- Cyfarthfa Park Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 8RE
- Dowlais Primary SchoolInfants & Juniors · CF48 3HB
- Edwardsville Primary SchoolInfants & Juniors · CF46 5NE
- Gellifaelog Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 9TJ
- Goetre Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 9PB
- Gwaunfarren PrimaryNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 9AF
- Heolgerrig Community SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 1SB
- PANTYSGALLOG PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 2AD
- TRELEWIS PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF46 6AH
- Troedyrhiw Commmunity Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 4JQ
- Twynyrodyn Community SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF47 0LW
- YNYSOWEN PRIMARYNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 4QQ
- Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd-y-grugNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF48 4NT
- YSGOL-Y-GRAIGInfants & Juniors · CF48 2LR
Secondary schools in Merthyr Tydfil (3)
- Afon Taf High SchoolSecondary (ages 11-16) · CF48 4ED
- Cyfarthfa High SchoolSecondary (ages 11-16) · CF47 0LS
- PEN-Y-DRE HIGH SCHOOLSecondary (ages 11-16) · CF47 9BY
All-through schools in Merthyr Tydfil (1)
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic SchoolMiddle (ages 3-16) · CF47 9AN
Other phases in Merthyr Tydfil (1)
- Greenfield SchoolSpecial (with post-16 provision) · CF48 4BJ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Merthyr Tydfil?
The Welsh Government's official address list of schools lists 23 open schools with a Merthyr Tydfil address (as of 14 June 2026), including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Merthyr Tydfil guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Welsh Government's official address list of schools, retrieved on 14 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Merthyr Tydfil?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.