Somerset College vs St Michael's College
Somerset College (Mudgeeraba) is a independent school and St Michael's College (Merrimac) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Somerset College teaches P-12 and St Michael's College teaches 7-12. Somerset College has 1,612 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025). They are about 5.2 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Somerset College (school website) · St Michael's 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 Michael's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba | Merrimac |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Robina |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | No religious affiliation stated | Catholic |
| 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 | Gym, Oval, Library, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics |
| Distance apart | About 5.2 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 Michael's College is Catholic.
- Location: Somerset College is in Mudgeeraba (Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera); St Michael's College is in Merrimac (Robina).
- Size: Somerset College is the larger school, with 792 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Michael's College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 against 14.7, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Somerset College but not St Michael's College: Swimming pool, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Science / STEM labs, Rowing, Tennis, Hockey and Volleyball.
- Listed by St Michael's College but not Somerset College: Oval.
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 Michael's College
St Michael’s College is a co-educational Catholic college for Years 7 to 12, set high on a hill at Merrimac with views to Surfers Paradise.
Source: stmichaels.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Somerset College and St Michael's College?
Both are co-educational. Somerset College teaches P-12 and St Michael's College teaches 7-12. Somerset College has 1,612 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025).
Is Somerset College or St Michael's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Somerset College or St Michael's College?
Somerset College is bigger: 1,612 students against 820 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Somerset College and St Michael's College have?
Somerset College has 14.7 students per teacher and St Michael's College has 12.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Somerset College or St Michael's College?
Somerset College is older. Somerset College was founded in 1983 and St Michael's College in 1985.
Do Somerset College and St Michael's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Somerset College and St Michael's College?
About 5.2 km in a straight line: Somerset College is in Mudgeeraba and St Michael's College is in Merrimac.
How do Somerset College and St Michael's 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