Jubilee Primary School vs Star of the Sea School
Jubilee Primary School (Pacific Pines) and Star of the Sea School (Merrimac) are both catholic schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Jubilee Primary School has 720 students and Star of the Sea School has 236 (ACARA 2025). They are about 14.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Jubilee Primary School (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 | Jubilee Primary School | Star of the Sea School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Pacific Pines | Merrimac |
| Region | Nerang | Robina |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-6 | P-6 |
| Religion | Ecumenical (Anglican, Catholic, Uniting and other churches) | 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) | Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Music centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis | Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 14.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Jubilee Primary School is Ecumenical (Anglican, Catholic, Uniting and other churches); Star of the Sea School is Catholic.
- Location: Jubilee Primary School is in Pacific Pines (Nerang); Star of the Sea School is in Merrimac (Robina).
- Size: Jubilee Primary School is the larger school, with 484 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Star of the Sea School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 against 16.9, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Jubilee Primary School but not Star of the Sea School: Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Music centre and Athletics.
- Listed by Star of the Sea School but not Jubilee Primary School: Early learning centre.
History
Jubilee Primary School
Jubilee Primary School at Pacific Pines was founded in 1994 by leaders from Anglican, Catholic, Uniting, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist and other church communities.
Source: jubileeprimary.qld.edu.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 Jubilee Primary School and Star of the Sea School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Jubilee Primary School has 720 students and Star of the Sea School has 236 (ACARA 2025).
Is Jubilee Primary School or Star of the Sea School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Jubilee Primary School or Star of the Sea School?
Jubilee Primary School is bigger: 720 students against 236 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Jubilee Primary School and Star of the Sea School have?
Jubilee Primary School has 16.9 students per teacher and Star of the Sea School has 14.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Jubilee Primary School or Star of the Sea School?
Jubilee Primary School is older. Jubilee Primary School was founded in 1994 and Star of the Sea School in 2022.
Do Jubilee Primary School and Star of the Sea School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Jubilee Primary School and Star of the Sea School?
About 14.5 km in a straight line: Jubilee Primary School is in Pacific Pines and Star of the Sea School is in Merrimac.
How do Jubilee Primary School 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