BackgroundThe parasiteSchistosoma haematobiumcauses urogenital schistosomiasis, a chronic infectious disease that occurs mainly among school-age children.ObjectiveThe prevalence ofS. haematobiuminfection and level of intensity relative to age, gender and status of selected serum micronutrients among school-age children were investigated in suburban communities in Bekwarra, Nigeria.MethodsThis cross-sectional school-based study randomly recruited 353 children aged between 4 and 16 years from five elementary schools between June 2019 and December 2019. We gathered socio-demographic data about each child using a semi-structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected for micronutrient analysis and urine samples were collected for assessment ofS. haematobiuminfection.ResultsA total of 57 (16.15%) school-age children were infected withS. haematobium. Girls (n= 34; 9.63%) were more frequently infected than boys (n= 23; 6.52%). Infection was most frequent among children aged 8–11 years (n= 32; 23.19%) and was significantly associated with age (p= 0.022) and gender (p< 0.001). Serum levels of iron, calcium, copper and zinc among infected children were significantly lower than those of non-infected children. Intensity of infection was negatively associated with iron (r= −0.21), calcium (r= −0.24), copper (r= −0.61;p< 0.001) and zinc (r= −0.41;p< 0.002).ConclusionThis study showed thatS. haematobiuminfection adversely impacted the micronutrient status of school-age children in suburban Nigeria. Measures to lower the prevalence of schistosomiasis among school-age children, including efficient drug distribution, education campaigns and community engagement, are necessary.What this study addsThis research emphasises the significance of implementing infection prevention and control interventions to mitigate the transmission and prevalence of schistosomiasis among school age children.