Miami State School vs Robina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Miami State School
Mermaid Waters · Government primary · Prep-6
835 students · ICSEA 1053
Robina State School
Robina · Government primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Miami State School Mermaid Waters QLD | Robina State School Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 804 | #229 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1667 of 4,908 | #2038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 835 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 447 | 333 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mermaid Waters 4218 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | miamiss.eq.edu.au | robinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Miami State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 58.7).
- •Robina State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Miami State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Miami State School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 698.
- •Miami State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Miami State School better than Robina State School?
On the Success Index, Miami State School ranks higher (62.8 vs 58.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Miami State School and Robina State School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mermaid Waters and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Miami State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robina State School has 14.8.
How do Miami State School and Robina State School rank in QLD?
Miami State School is 169th of 804 and Robina State School is 229th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.