Marymount Primary School vs The Village School Gold Coast
Marymount Primary School (Burleigh Waters) is a catholic school and The Village School Gold Coast (Coolangatta) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Marymount Primary School has 1,020 students and The Village School Gold Coast has 88 (ACARA 2025). They are about 13.3 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Marymount Primary School (school website) · The Village School Gold Coast (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 Primary School | The Village School Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Burleigh Waters | Coolangatta |
| Region | Broadbeach - Burleigh | Coolangatta |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-6 | P-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | No religious affiliation stated |
| 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, Library | Library |
| Distance apart | About 13.3 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Marymount Primary School is Catholic; The Village School Gold Coast is No religious affiliation stated.
- Location: Marymount Primary School is in Burleigh Waters (Broadbeach - Burleigh); The Village School Gold Coast is in Coolangatta (Coolangatta).
- Size: Marymount Primary School is the larger school, with 932 more students.
- Smaller ratio: The Village School Gold Coast has fewer students per teacher (13.3 against 18.5, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Marymount Primary School but not The Village School Gold Coast: Swimming pool.
History
Marymount Primary School
Marymount Primary grew from Infant Saviour School, which began on a church verandah at Burleigh Heads in 1935. In 1973–74 it moved to the Marymount College site, and the new school was blessed and opened in 1974.
Source: marymountprimary.qld.edu.au
The Village School Gold Coast
The Village School is a small independent primary school at Coolangatta. It teaches Prep to Year 6 in two mixed-age classes, Prep to Year 2 and Years 3 to 6, and gives each child a personal learning plan.
Source: thevillageschoolgoldcoast.com.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Marymount Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Marymount Primary School has 1,020 students and The Village School Gold Coast has 88 (ACARA 2025).
Is Marymount Primary School or The Village School Gold Coast co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Marymount Primary School or The Village School Gold Coast?
Marymount Primary School is bigger: 1,020 students against 88 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Marymount Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast have?
Marymount Primary School has 18.5 students per teacher and The Village School Gold Coast has 13.3 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Do Marymount Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Marymount Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast?
About 13.3 km in a straight line: Marymount Primary School is in Burleigh Waters and The Village School Gold Coast is in Coolangatta.
How do Marymount Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast 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