All Saints Anglican School vs Arcadia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Anglican School
Merrimac · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,828 students · ICSEA 1137
Arcadia College
Robina · Independent special · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | All Saints Anglican School Merrimac QLD | Arcadia College Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #264 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,828 | 715 |
| Girls / boys | 963 / 865 | 400 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +194% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 154.4 | 54.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.6 | 69.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Merrimac 4226 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asas.qld.edu.au | www.arcadia.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •All Saints Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •All Saints Anglican School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 715.
- •Arcadia College has grown faster over five years (194% vs 3%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Saints Anglican School better than Arcadia College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are All Saints Anglican School and Arcadia College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Merrimac and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Anglican School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Arcadia College has 13.2.
How do All Saints Anglican School and Arcadia College rank in QLD?
All Saints Anglican School is 37th of 275 and Arcadia College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.