Schools in Mermaid Beach, QLD

There are 18 schools near Mermaid Beach: 11 government, 2 Catholic and 5 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1058 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 20,362 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
18
Average ICSEA
1058
National average 1000
Students
20,362
Government
11

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Mermaid Beach School Map

Mermaid Beach, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Mermaid Beach

  1. #1
    St Vincent's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1091
    ICSEA
    794 students
    50 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 18% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Benowa State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1089
    ICSEA
    894 students
    64 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 19% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    58% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Broadbeach State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1082
    ICSEA
    1,204 students
    80 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 21% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    42% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    King's Christian College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1074
    ICSEA
    5,166 students
    406 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    St Kevin's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1072
    ICSEA
    427 students
    30 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Varsity College
    Government Combined · Prep-12
    1065
    ICSEA
    3,304 students
    253 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 26% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    35% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Benowa State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1064
    ICSEA
    2,129 students
    164 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Robina State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1055
    ICSEA
    698 students
    54 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Miami State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1053
    ICSEA
    835 students
    67 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Burleigh Heads State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1048
    ICSEA
    458 students
    42 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Caningeraba State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1042
    ICSEA
    1,068 students
    83 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 35% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    The Industry School - Gold Coast
    Independent Secondary · 10-12
    1040
    ICSEA
    315 students
    15 teachers
    21 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    2% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Surfers Paradise State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1035
    ICSEA
    598 students
    53 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 38% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    47% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Miami State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1032
    ICSEA
    1,542 students
    122 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 39% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Merrimac State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1029
    ICSEA
    930 students
    84 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    28% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  17. #17
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  18. #18
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mermaid Beach QLD?

There are 18 schools near Mermaid Beach: 11 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Mermaid Beach?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Mermaid Beach is 1058. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Mermaid Beach?

The school near Mermaid Beach with the highest ICSEA score is St Vincent's Primary School with an ICSEA of 1091 and 794 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Mermaid Beach.