Somerset College vs St Andrews Lutheran College
Somerset College (Mudgeeraba) and St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Somerset College has 1,612 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025). They are about 6.7 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Somerset 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 | Somerset College | St Andrews Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba | Tallebudgera |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | No religious affiliation stated | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 6.7 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Somerset College is No religious affiliation stated; St Andrews Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Size: Somerset College is the larger school, with 235 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Somerset College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 against 15.7, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Somerset College but not St Andrews Lutheran College: Swimming pool, Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey and Volleyball.
History
Somerset College
Somerset College opened on 27 January 1983 with 158 students in Years 1 to 8 and reached 248 by the end of its first year. Its first Year 12 class graduated in 1987.
Source: somerset.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 Somerset College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Somerset College has 1,612 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
Is Somerset College or St Andrews Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Somerset College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
Somerset College is bigger: 1,612 students against 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Somerset College and St Andrews Lutheran College have?
Somerset College has 14.7 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, Somerset College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
Somerset College is older. Somerset College was founded in 1983 and St Andrews Lutheran College in 1993.
Do Somerset College and St Andrews Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Somerset College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 6.7 km in a straight line: Somerset College is in Mudgeeraba and St Andrews Lutheran College is in Tallebudgera.
How do Somerset 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