A B Paterson College vs Trinity Lutheran College
A B Paterson College (Arundel) and Trinity Lutheran College (Ashmore) 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 Trinity Lutheran College has 1,322 (ACARA 2025). They are about 5.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: A B Paterson College (school website) · Trinity Lutheran 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 | Trinity Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Arundel | Ashmore |
| Region | Gold Coast - North | Southport |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Non-denominational (Christian ethos) | Lutheran |
| 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 | Swimming pool, Gym, Early learning centre, Library, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 5.8 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); Trinity Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Location: A B Paterson College is in Arundel (Gold Coast - North); Trinity Lutheran College is in Ashmore (Southport).
- Size: A B Paterson College is the larger school, with 330 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Trinity Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 against 14.6, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by A B Paterson College but not Trinity Lutheran College: Theatre / performing arts centre.
- Listed by Trinity Lutheran College but not A B Paterson College: Swimming pool, Tennis courts and Rowing.
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
Trinity Lutheran College
Trinity Lutheran College opened as a primary school in January 1981, with 75 students meeting in the Trinity Lutheran Church hall at Southport.
Source: tlc.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between A B Paterson College and Trinity Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. A B Paterson College has 1,652 students and Trinity Lutheran College has 1,322 (ACARA 2025).
Is A B Paterson College or Trinity Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, A B Paterson College or Trinity Lutheran College?
A B Paterson College is bigger: 1,652 students against 1,322 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do A B Paterson College and Trinity Lutheran College have?
A B Paterson College has 14.6 students per teacher and Trinity Lutheran College has 13.4 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, A B Paterson College or Trinity Lutheran College?
Trinity Lutheran College is older. A B Paterson College was founded in 1989 and Trinity Lutheran College in 1981.
Do A B Paterson College and Trinity Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are A B Paterson College and Trinity Lutheran College?
About 5.8 km in a straight line: A B Paterson College is in Arundel and Trinity Lutheran College is in Ashmore.
How do A B Paterson College and Trinity Lutheran 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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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