Varsity College
Varsity College is a government combined school in Varsity Lakes, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1065, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 3,304 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Varsity College compares
By ICSEA, Varsity College ranks 102nd of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility, an independent secondary school 1.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Varsity College scores 1065, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Varsity Lakes
Varsity College is located in Varsity Lakes, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,646/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 16,493.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Varsity Lakes suburb profileSchools near Varsity College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Varsity College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Reedy Creek | 1.7 km | 1074 | 9 higher | 5,166 |
| Gold Coast Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Reedy Creek | 1.8 km | 1066 | 1 higher | 237 |
| Caningeraba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burleigh Waters | 2.0 km | 1042 | 23 lower | 1,068 |
| The Industry School - Gold CoastIndependent Secondary · Robina | 2.0 km | 1040 | 25 lower | 315 |
| Robina State SchoolGovernment Primary · Robina | 2.2 km | 1055 | 10 lower | 698 |
| Marymount Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Burleigh Waters | 2.3 km | 1085 | 20 higher | 1,020 |
| Hillcrest Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Reedy Creek | 2.4 km | 1104 | 39 higher | 2,055 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Varsity College a government school?
Yes, Varsity College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Varsity College offer?
Varsity College offers Prep-12.
What is Varsity College's ICSEA score?
Varsity College has an ICSEA score of 1065, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Varsity College?
Varsity College has 3,304 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Varsity College?
The nearest schools to Varsity College are Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility (1.0 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus (1.3 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility (1.3 km).
Where is Varsity College located?
Varsity College is located in Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227. Visit the school website at https://varsitycollege.eq.edu.au.