St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs St Kevin's School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Nerang) and St Kevin's School (Benowa) are both catholic schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 338 students and St Kevin's School has 427 (ACARA 2025). They are about 7.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (school website) · St Kevin's 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 | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | St Kevin's School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Nerang | Benowa |
| Region | Nerang | Surfers Paradise |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-6 | P-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | 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) | Library, Soccer, Swimming | Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 7.1 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Location: St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is in Nerang (Nerang); St Kevin's School is in Benowa (Surfers Paradise).
- Listed by St Brigid's Catholic Primary School but not St Kevin's School: Soccer and Swimming.
- Listed by St Kevin's School but not St Brigid's Catholic Primary School: Early learning centre.
History
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
St Brigid’s at Nerang opened on 1 February 1994 with 128 students from preschool to Year 4. The first stage, built in 1993, included an office, six classrooms and a church.
Source: sb.qld.edu.au
St Kevin's School
Building of St Kevin’s School at Benowa began in 1978, and Archbishop Francis Rush opened and blessed it on 11 March 1979.
Source: sk.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Kevin's School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 338 students and St Kevin's School has 427 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Brigid's Catholic Primary School or St Kevin's School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School or St Kevin's School?
St Kevin's School is bigger: 427 students against 338 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Kevin's School have?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 17.2 students per teacher and St Kevin's School has 16.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School or St Kevin's School?
St Kevin's School is older. St Brigid's Catholic Primary School was founded in 1994 and St Kevin's School in 1979.
Do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Kevin's School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Kevin's School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line: St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is in Nerang and St Kevin's School is in Benowa.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Kevin's 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