High Trees Primary vs Star of the Sea School
High Trees Primary (Currumbin Valley) is a independent school and Star of the Sea School (Merrimac) is a catholic school. High Trees Primary is co-educational; Star of the Sea School is co-educational. They are about 16.3 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: High Trees Primary (school website) · Star of the Sea School (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 | High Trees Primary | Star of the Sea School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Currumbin Valley | Merrimac |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Robina |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | |
| Year levels | P-6 | |
| Religion | No religious affiliation stated | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Prep to Year 6) | No senior years (Prep to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis | |
| Distance apart | About 16.3 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (nan) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families wanting a co-educational school: Star of the Sea School is co-ed.
- Families choosing by faith: High Trees Primary is No religious affiliation stated; Star of the Sea School is Catholic.
- Location: High Trees Primary is in Currumbin Valley (Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera); Star of the Sea School is in Merrimac (Robina).
History
High Trees Primary
High Trees Primary is a new independent primary school in the Currumbin Valley. It plans to teach the Australian Curriculum through play-based learning drawn from the Reggio Emilia approach, with a nod to Montessori.
Source: hightreesprimary.com.au
Star of the Sea School
Star of the Sea School at Merrimac opened in 2022 as the newest Catholic primary school on the Gold Coast.
Source: staroftheseamerrimac.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between High Trees Primary and Star of the Sea School?
High Trees Primary is co-educational; Star of the Sea School is co-educational. They are about 16.3 km apart in a straight line.
Is High Trees Primary or Star of the Sea School co-ed?
High Trees Primary is co-educational and Star of the Sea School is co-educational.
Do High Trees Primary and Star of the Sea School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are High Trees Primary and Star of the Sea School?
About 16.3 km in a straight line: High Trees Primary is in Currumbin Valley and Star of the Sea School is in Merrimac.
How do High Trees Primary and Star of the Sea School 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