A B Paterson College
A B Paterson College is an independent combined school in Arundel, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1123, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,652 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 49% of students have a language background other than English.
Arundel QLD 4214. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How A B Paterson College compares
By ICSEA, A B Paterson College ranks 41st of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Coombabah State High School, a government secondary school 1.8 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. A B Paterson College scores 1123, above average.
Enrolment and location
A B Paterson College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Arundel
A B Paterson College is located in Arundel, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,682/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 11,171.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arundel suburb profileSchools near A B Paterson College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs A B Paterson College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombabah State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coombabah | 1.8 km | 977 | 146 lower | 1,113 |
| Arundel State SchoolGovernment Primary · Arundel | 2.0 km | 1035 | 88 lower | 925 |
| Helensvale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Helensvale | 3.4 km | 1015 | 108 lower | 871 |
| Biggera Waters State SchoolGovernment Primary · Biggera Waters | 3.6 km | 1030 | 93 lower | 713 |
| Pacific Pines State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pacific Pines | 4.2 km | 1016 | 107 lower | 759 |
| Pacific Pines State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pacific Pines | 4.3 km | 1009 | 114 lower | 2,193 |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pacific Pines | 4.4 km | 1058 | 65 lower | 720 |
| Labrador State SchoolGovernment Primary · Labrador | 4.5 km | 997 | 126 lower | 670 |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolCatholic Primary · Runaway Bay | 4.6 km | 1076 | 47 lower | 665 |
| Coombabah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombabah | 4.6 km | 1009 | 114 lower | 730 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A B Paterson College a government school?
No, A B Paterson College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does A B Paterson College offer?
A B Paterson College offers Prep-12.
What is A B Paterson College's ICSEA score?
A B Paterson College has an ICSEA score of 1123, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend A B Paterson College?
A B Paterson College has 1,652 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near A B Paterson College?
The nearest schools to A B Paterson College are Coombabah State High School (1.8 km), Arundel State School (2.0 km), Helensvale State School (3.4 km).
Where is A B Paterson College located?
A B Paterson College is located in Arundel, QLD 4214. Visit the school website at https://www.abpat.qld.edu.au.