Robina State High School vs The Industry School - Gold Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Robina · Independent high school · 10-12
315 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Robina State High School Robina QLD | The Industry School - Gold Coast Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 269 | #94 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #499 of 1,472 | #657 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,530 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 784 | 55 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 329 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 21.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.7 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Robina 4226 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robinashs.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/gold-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Robina State High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 54.0).
- •The Industry School - Gold Coast has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robina State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 21.6).
- •Robina State High School is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 315.
- •Robina State High School is a government school while The Industry School - Gold Coast is an independent 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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
On the Success Index, Robina State High School ranks higher (60.7 vs 54.0 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 Robina State High School and The Industry School - Gold Coast?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Robina and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robina State High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Gold Coast has 21.6.
How do Robina State High School and The Industry School - Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Robina State High School is 58th of 269 and The Industry School - Gold Coast is 94th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.