Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, QLD; 1612 students.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 94.2; the result is a B+ overall.
Somerset College is also known as Somerset Mudgeeraba.
Median ATAR 94.2 ranks #4 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #4 of 12.
65.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #3 of 19 Queensland schools.
Somerset College has an overall SchoolRank score of 69.8/100, 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 1157, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Somerset College, Year 3 students averaged 444 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 524, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 603, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 635, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Somerset College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,612 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.
Somerset College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Somerset College has a median ATAR of 94.2. 65% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 91% achieved above 80.
Somerset College is located in Mudgeeraba, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1157 (96th 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.