Arcadia College vs King's Christian College
Arcadia College (Robina) and King's Christian College (Reedy Creek) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Arcadia College teaches 7-12 and King's Christian College teaches P-12. Arcadia College has 715 students and King's Christian College has 5,166 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.6 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Arcadia College (school website) · King's Christian 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 | Arcadia College | King's Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Robina | Reedy Creek |
| Region | Robina | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | 7-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | No religious affiliation stated | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre, Library, Netball | |
| Distance apart | About 3.6 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Arcadia College is No religious affiliation stated; King's Christian College is Christian.
- Location: Arcadia College is in Robina (Robina); King's Christian College is in Reedy Creek (Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera).
- Size: King's Christian College is the larger school, with 4,451 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Arcadia College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 against 15.0, ACARA 2025).
History
Arcadia College
Arcadia College is an independent co-educational secondary school at Robina for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling.
Source: arcadia.qld.edu.au
King's Christian College
King’s Christian College opened its first campus at Reedy Creek, just west of Robina, in 1980. A second Gold Coast campus opened at Pimpama in January 2015 on 40 acres.
Source: kingscollege.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Arcadia College and King's Christian College?
Both are co-educational. Arcadia College teaches 7-12 and King's Christian College teaches P-12. Arcadia College has 715 students and King's Christian College has 5,166 (ACARA 2025).
Is Arcadia College or King's Christian College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Arcadia College or King's Christian College?
King's Christian College is bigger: 5,166 students against 715 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Arcadia College and King's Christian College have?
Arcadia College has 13.2 students per teacher and King's Christian College has 15.0 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Arcadia College or King's Christian College?
King's Christian College is older. Arcadia College was founded in 2013 and King's Christian College in 1980.
Do Arcadia College and King's Christian College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Arcadia College and King's Christian College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line: Arcadia College is in Robina and King's Christian College is in Reedy Creek.
How do Arcadia College and King's Christian 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