Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) with 1652 students in Arundel, QLD.
NAPLAN averaging +48 above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
A B Paterson College is also known as ABPC and ABPC Arundel.
A B Paterson College has an overall SchoolRank score of 62/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1123, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at A B Paterson College, Year 3 students averaged 465 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 523, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 589, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
A B Paterson College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,652 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
A B Paterson College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 100% of students received a university offer.
A B Paterson College is located in Arundel, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1123 (90th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.