A B Paterson College vs Saint Stephen's College
A B Paterson College (Arundel) and Saint Stephen's College (Coomera) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. A B Paterson College has 1,652 students and Saint Stephen's College has 1,315 (ACARA 2025). They are about 8.3 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: A B Paterson College (school website) · Saint Stephen's College (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | A B Paterson College | Saint Stephen's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Arundel | Coomera |
| Region | Gold Coast - North | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Non-denominational (Christian ethos) | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo | Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 8.3 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: A B Paterson College is Non-denominational (Christian ethos); Saint Stephen's College is Christian.
- Location: A B Paterson College is in Arundel (Gold Coast - North); Saint Stephen's College is in Coomera (Ormeau - Oxenford).
- Size: A B Paterson College is the larger school, with 337 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Saint Stephen's College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 against 14.6, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Saint Stephen's College but not A B Paterson College: Oval and Tennis courts.
History
A B Paterson College
A.B. Paterson College was founded in 1989 by a group of local business and community leaders who wanted an independent school grounded in strong values and an appreciation of Australian heritage. It is non-denominational with a Christian ethos and teaches Prep to Year 12 at Arundel.
Source: abpat.qld.edu.au
Saint Stephen's College
Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian school on a large campus at Upper Coomera on the northern Gold Coast. It describes itself as inclusive of all and focused on future-ready learning.
Source: saintstephenscollege.net.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between A B Paterson College and Saint Stephen's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. A B Paterson College has 1,652 students and Saint Stephen's College has 1,315 (ACARA 2025).
Is A B Paterson College or Saint Stephen's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, A B Paterson College or Saint Stephen's College?
A B Paterson College is bigger: 1,652 students against 1,315 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do A B Paterson College and Saint Stephen's College have?
A B Paterson College has 14.6 students per teacher and Saint Stephen's College has 13.3 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, A B Paterson College or Saint Stephen's College?
A B Paterson College is older. A B Paterson College was founded in 1989 and Saint Stephen's College in 1996.
Do A B Paterson College and Saint Stephen's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are A B Paterson College and Saint Stephen's College?
About 8.3 km in a straight line: A B Paterson College is in Arundel and Saint Stephen's College is in Coomera.
How do A B Paterson College and Saint Stephen's College fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology