Arcadia College vs The Industry School - Gold Coast
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.
Arcadia College
Robina · Independent special · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 992
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Robina · Independent high school · 10-12
315 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Arcadia College Robina QLD | The Industry School - Gold Coast Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #94 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #657 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 715 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 315 | 55 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 22 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +194% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 21.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.2 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Robina 4226 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arcadia.qld.edu.au/ | theindustryschool.com.au/gold-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Gold Coast has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arcadia College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 21.6).
- •Arcadia College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 315.
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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Robina and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Gold Coast has 21.6.
How do Arcadia College and The Industry School - Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Arcadia College is unranked and The Industry School - Gold Coast is 94th of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.