Arcadia College is an independent co-ed school in Robina designed for students who haven't thrived in traditional settings.
NAPLAN 11 points below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Arcadia College is an independent co-ed school in Robina designed for students who haven't thrived in traditional settings. It offers project-based and adventure-based learning within a low-pressure, inquiry-led environment. The school combines strong pastoral care, including psychologists and engagement officers, with life-skills programs grounded in Advantage Thinking philosophy. A rich arts program and relaxed atmosphere appeal to families seeking a progressive alternative where disengaged learners can reconnect with school.
Arcadia College is also known as Arcadia Robina.
Arcadia College has an overall SchoolRank score of 45/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 992, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (100/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Arcadia College, Year 7 students averaged 526 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 561, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Arcadia College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 715 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Arcadia College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 56% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 63%, which is below the national benchmark.
Arcadia College is located in Robina, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 992 (43th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.