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St Vincent's Primary School vs The Village School Gold Coast

St Vincent's Primary School (Clear Island Waters) is a catholic school and The Village School Gold Coast (Coolangatta) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. St Vincent's Primary School has 794 students and The Village School Gold Coast has 88 (ACARA 2025). They are about 20.0 km apart in a straight line.

Photos: St Vincent's Primary School (school website) · The Village School Gold Coast (school website)

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Key numbers

Students
794ACARA 2025
88ACARA 2025
Students per teacher
18.3
13.3
Girls and boys
Girls 51% · boys 49%
Girls 51% · boys 49%
ICSEA
1091National average 1000
1047National average 1000
Founded
1948

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

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Side by side

FactSt Vincent's Primary SchoolThe Village School Gold Coast
SuburbClear Island WatersCoolangatta
RegionRobinaCoolangatta
SectorCatholicIndependent
StudentsCo-edCo-ed
Year levelsP-6P-6
ReligionCatholicNo religious affiliation stated
BoardingNoNo
Senior yearsNo senior years (Prep to Year 6)No senior years (Prep to Year 6)
Facilities and sport (school site)Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, VolleyballLibrary
Distance apartAbout 20.0 km in a straight line

Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.

Which suits whom

  • Families choosing by faith: St Vincent's Primary School is Catholic; The Village School Gold Coast is No religious affiliation stated.
  • Location: St Vincent's Primary School is in Clear Island Waters (Robina); The Village School Gold Coast is in Coolangatta (Coolangatta).
  • Size: St Vincent's Primary School is the larger school, with 706 more students.
  • Smaller ratio: The Village School Gold Coast has fewer students per teacher (13.3 against 18.3, ACARA 2025).
  • Listed by St Vincent's Primary School but not The Village School Gold Coast: Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and Volleyball.

History

St Vincent's Primary School

St Vincent’s began in 1948 in a small wooden church at Surfers Paradise, run by the Sisters of Mercy. As enrolments grew, a second storey was added in 1954.

Source: stvincentsps.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 St Vincent's Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast?

Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. St Vincent's Primary School has 794 students and The Village School Gold Coast has 88 (ACARA 2025).

Is St Vincent's Primary School or The Village School Gold Coast co-ed?

Both are co-educational.

Which is bigger, St Vincent's Primary School or The Village School Gold Coast?

St Vincent's Primary School is bigger: 794 students against 88 (ACARA 2025).

How many students per teacher do St Vincent's Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast have?

St Vincent's Primary School has 18.3 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 St Vincent's Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast take boarders?

Neither takes boarders.

How far apart are St Vincent's Primary School and The Village School Gold Coast?

About 20.0 km in a straight line: St Vincent's Primary School is in Clear Island Waters and The Village School Gold Coast is in Coolangatta.

How do St Vincent's 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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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