Robina State High School vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robina State High School
Robina · Government high school · 7-12
1,530 students · ICSEA 1026
St Michael's College
Merrimac · Catholic high school · 7-12
820 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Robina State High School Robina QLD | St Michael's College Merrimac QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 269 | #59 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #499 of 1,472 | #503 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,530 | 820 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 784 | 423 / 397 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 329 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.7 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Robina 4226 | Merrimac 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robinashs.eq.edu.au | www.stmichaels.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.7 vs 60.6).
- •St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robina State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •Robina State High School is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 820.
- •Robina State High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Robina State High School is a government school while St Michael's College is a catholic 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 Robina State High School better than St Michael's 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 Robina State High School and St Michael's College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Robina and Merrimac in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robina State High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's College has 12.2.
How do Robina State High School and St Michael's College rank in QLD?
Robina State High School is 58th of 269 and St Michael's College is 59th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.