Arcadia College vs St Michael's College
Arcadia College (Robina) is a independent school and St Michael's College (Merrimac) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach 7-12. Arcadia College has 715 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Arcadia College (school website) · St Michael'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 | Arcadia College | St Michael's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Robina | Merrimac |
| Region | Robina | Robina |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | No religious affiliation stated | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Oval, Library, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | |
| Distance apart | About 3.1 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; St Michael's College is Catholic.
- Size: St Michael's College is the larger school, with 105 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Michael's College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 against 13.2, 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
St Michael's College
St Michael’s College is a co-educational Catholic college for Years 7 to 12, set high on a hill at Merrimac with views to Surfers Paradise.
Source: stmichaels.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Arcadia College and St Michael's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach 7-12. Arcadia College has 715 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025).
Is Arcadia College or St Michael's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Arcadia College or St Michael's College?
St Michael's College is bigger: 820 students against 715 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Arcadia College and St Michael's College have?
Arcadia College has 13.2 students per teacher and St Michael's College has 12.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Arcadia College or St Michael's College?
St Michael's College is older. Arcadia College was founded in 2013 and St Michael's College in 1985.
Do Arcadia College and St Michael's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Arcadia College and St Michael's College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line: Arcadia College is in Robina and St Michael's College is in Merrimac.
How do Arcadia College and St Michael'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