Marymount College vs St Andrews Lutheran College
Marymount College (Burleigh Waters) is a catholic school and St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Marymount College teaches 7-12 and St Andrews Lutheran College teaches P-12. Marymount College has 1,262 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Marymount College (school website) · St Andrews 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 | Marymount College | St Andrews Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Burleigh Waters | Tallebudgera |
| Region | Broadbeach - Burleigh | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | 7-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Catholic | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Music centre, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 2.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Marymount College is Catholic; St Andrews Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Location: Marymount College is in Burleigh Waters (Broadbeach - Burleigh); St Andrews Lutheran College is in Tallebudgera (Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera).
- Size: St Andrews Lutheran College is the larger school, with 115 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Marymount College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 against 15.7, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Marymount College but not St Andrews Lutheran College: Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Music centre, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming and Tennis.
- Listed by St Andrews Lutheran College but not Marymount College: Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre and Library.
History
Marymount College
Marymount College opened at Burleigh Waters in 1968 under the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, with sixteen students and two staff. It was planned as a girls’ secondary school for the southern Gold Coast.
Source: marymount.qld.edu.au
St Andrews Lutheran College
St Andrews Lutheran College has taught students at Tallebudgera since 1993. It is a Christian co-educational school from early learning to Year 12.
Source: salc.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Marymount College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Marymount College teaches 7-12 and St Andrews Lutheran College teaches P-12. Marymount College has 1,262 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
Is Marymount College or St Andrews Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Marymount College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
St Andrews Lutheran College is bigger: 1,377 students against 1,262 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Marymount College and St Andrews Lutheran College have?
Marymount College has 12.7 students per teacher and St Andrews Lutheran College has 15.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Marymount College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
Marymount College is older. Marymount College was founded in 1968 and St Andrews Lutheran College in 1993.
Do Marymount College and St Andrews Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Marymount College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line: Marymount College is in Burleigh Waters and St Andrews Lutheran College is in Tallebudgera.
How do Marymount College and St Andrews 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