Miami State School vs Varsity College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 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
Varsity College
Varsity Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
3,304 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Miami State School Mermaid Waters QLD | Varsity College Varsity Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 804 | #125 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1667 of 4,908 | #631 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 835 | 3,304 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 447 | 1,609 / 1,695 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 172 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 379 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 296 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 232.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 83.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mermaid Waters 4218 | Varsity Lakes 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | miamiss.eq.edu.au | varsitycollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Miami State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 51.1).
- •Varsity College has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Varsity College is the larger school with 3,304 students compared with 835.
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 Varsity College?
On the Success Index, Miami State School ranks higher (62.8 vs 51.1 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 Varsity College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mermaid Waters and Varsity Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Miami State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Varsity College has 14.2.
How do Miami State School and Varsity College rank in QLD?
Miami State School is 169th of 804 and Varsity College is 125th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.