Somerset College vs The Industry School - Gold Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Robina · Independent high school · 10-12
315 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Somerset College Mudgeeraba QLD | The Industry School - Gold Coast Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 275 | #94 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #255 of 1,259 | #657 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,612 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 838 / 774 | 55 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 21.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.6 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 126.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.somerset.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/gold-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Somerset College scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 54.0).
- •Somerset College has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerset College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.6).
- •Somerset College is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 315.
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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
On the Success Index, Somerset College ranks higher (70.6 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 Somerset College and The Industry School - Gold Coast?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerset College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Gold Coast has 21.6.
How do Somerset College and The Industry School - Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Somerset College is 32nd of 275 and The Industry School - Gold Coast is 94th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.