Somerset College is a co-ed independent school in Mudgeeraba offering the International Baccalaureate from primary through to Year 12.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 94.2; the result is an A- overall.
Somerset College is a co-ed independent school in Mudgeeraba offering the International Baccalaureate from primary through to Year 12. The school follows an inquiry-led curriculum with a progressive ethos, supported by a tight-knit community. It has particular strengths in performing arts (music, drama, dance, musical theatre) and sport, with facilities including a sports precinct and dedicated swimming academy. Outdoor education is woven through the program, reflecting the school's location and values.
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 72/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 72/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1157, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (62/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
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 a 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.