All Saints Anglican School vs Somerset College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 3.6 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
Somerset College
Mudgeeraba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,612 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | All Saints Anglican School Merrimac QLD | Somerset College Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 275 | #32 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #264 of 1,259 | #255 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,828 | 1,612 |
| Girls / boys | 963 / 865 | 838 / 774 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 154.4 | 109.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.6 | 126.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Merrimac 4226 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asas.qld.edu.au | www.somerset.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.9 vs 70.6).
- •Somerset College has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •All Saints Anglican School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 1,612.
- •Somerset College has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Somerset 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 Somerset College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Merrimac and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Anglican School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset College has 14.7.
How do All Saints Anglican School and Somerset College rank in QLD?
All Saints Anglican School is 37th of 275 and Somerset College is 32nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.