Schools in Mermaid Waters, QLD

There are 26 schools near Mermaid Waters: 14 government, 4 Catholic and 8 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1058 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 27,989 students.

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

Schools
26
Average ICSEA
1058
National average 1000
Students
27,989
Government
14

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

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Mermaid Waters, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Mermaid Waters

  1. #1
    Somerset College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1157
    ICSEA
    1,612 students
    112 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 4% nationally
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    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
  3. #3
    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
  4. #4
    Marymount Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1085
    ICSEA
    1,020 students
    58 teachers
    18 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    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
  6. #6
    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
  7. #7
    Marymount College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1073
    ICSEA
    1,262 students
    104 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    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
  9. #9
    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
  10. #10
    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
  11. #11
    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
  12. #12
    Clover Hill State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1054
    ICSEA
    888 students
    62 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    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
  14. #14
    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
  15. #15
    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
  16. #16
    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
  17. #17
    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
  18. #18
    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
  19. #19
    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
  20. #20
    Robina State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1026
    ICSEA
    1,530 students
    141 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Merrimac State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1020
    ICSEA
    600 students
    49 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Arcadia College
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    992
    ICSEA
    715 students
    56 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  24. #24
    Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus
    Independent Combined
  25. #25
    Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  26. #26
    Silkwood School - Robina Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mermaid Waters QLD?

There are 26 schools near Mermaid Waters: 14 government (public), 4 Catholic, and 8 independent schools.

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

The average ICSEA score for schools near Mermaid Waters 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 Waters?

The school near Mermaid Waters with the highest ICSEA score is Somerset College with an ICSEA of 1157 and 1,612 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 Waters.