Arcadia College vs Mudgeeraba Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia College
Robina · Independent special · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 992
Mudgeeraba Special School
Mudgeeraba · Government special · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Arcadia College Robina QLD | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 715 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 315 | 53 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 22 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +194% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.2 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Robina 4226 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arcadia.qld.edu.au/ | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.2).
- •Arcadia College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 167.
- •Arcadia College has grown faster over five years (194% vs -1%).
- •Arcadia College is a independent school while Mudgeeraba Special School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Arcadia College better than Mudgeeraba Special School?
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 Arcadia College and Mudgeeraba Special School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Robina and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9.
How do Arcadia College and Mudgeeraba Special School rank in QLD?
Arcadia College is unranked and Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.