Somerset College vs St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 80 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset College
Mudgeeraba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,612 students · ICSEA 1157
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Somerset College Mudgeeraba QLD | St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Ascot QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 275 | #14 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #255 of 1,259 | #163 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,612 | 1,436 |
| Girls / boys | 838 / 774 | 1,436 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.6 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 126.0 | 85.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Ascot 4007 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.somerset.qld.edu.au | www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 70.6).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1157), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Somerset College is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 1,436.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 11%).
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 Somerset College better than St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School ranks higher (76.5 vs 70.6 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 Somerset College and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Ascot in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerset College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has 13.4.
How do Somerset College and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School rank in QLD?
Somerset College is 32nd of 275 and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is 14th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.