Arcadia College vs Somerset College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
Somerset College
Mudgeeraba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,612 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | Arcadia College Robina QLD | Somerset College Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #32 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #255 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,612 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 315 | 838 / 774 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 22 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +194% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 109.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.2 | 126.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Robina 4226 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arcadia.qld.edu.au/ | www.somerset.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Somerset College has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arcadia College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Somerset College is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 715.
- •Arcadia College has grown faster over five years (194% vs 11%).
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 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 Arcadia College and Somerset College?
About 2.5 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 Somerset College has 14.7.
How do Arcadia College and Somerset College rank in QLD?
Arcadia College is unranked and Somerset College is 32nd of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.