Robina · QLD · 4226

Independent Schools in Robina, QLD

Comparing independent schools in Robina? Browse the providers we list serving Robina and the surrounding Gold Coast area, typically $25,000-$55,000/yr. Credentials and pricing shown where published — independent, no paid placements.

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Australian private school fees in 2026 vary by school tier: Elite Year 12 fees range from $42,000-$55,000/year (Geelong Grammar, Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar, Sydney Grammar). Mid-tier independent schools: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Year 7-9 typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition. Total cost of private education K-12: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $150,000-$300,000 for mid-tier, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic. Always factor in uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition (add $5,000-$15,000/year).

1.4M

Australian non-government school students

~2,750

Independent + Catholic schools nationwide

205

Schools in our 2026 database

$3,488 to $55,380

Year 12 fee range across our database

Robina at a glance

Robina (4226) is a master-planned residential and retail centre suburb of Gold Coast, QLD, approximately 80 km from the Gold Coast CBD. Home to around 24,000 residents with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,758/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $1100k (2026). Local landmarks include Robina Town Centre.

Population

24,000

Median age

Median income / wk

$1,758

Km from CBD

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Top private schools in the Gold Coast catchment

Verified 2026 fees, ICSEA scores, and standout programs for 13 private schools across Gold Coast. School data sourced from official 2026 fee schedules and the ACARA MySchool register.

Somerset College

, Mudgeeraba

Independent (non-denominational) Co-ed Mid tier Est. 1983

Independent (non-denominational) co-educational school in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast. IB World School offering both Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma

Y12 fee 2026

$22,260/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$22,260

ICSEA

1155

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Best for: IB World School offering both Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma

Standout programs

› IB World School offering both Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma
› Choice of IB Diploma or QCE in Years 11-12
› Strong music, drama and sport program on a 33-hectare campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

All Saints Anglican School (Gold Coast)

, Merrimac

Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1987

Anglican co-educational school in Merrimac on the Gold Coast (not to be confused with Perth's All Saints' College or All Saints' College Bathurst). Three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on a 40-hectare campus

Y12 fee 2026

$13,566/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$12,618

ICSEA

1137

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Best for: Three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on a 40-hectare campus

Standout programs

› Three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on a 40-hectare campus
› Strong academic results within Anglican Schools Commission
› International House for full-fee international students

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Resource fees, levies, camps and excursions billed separately.

St Hilda's School Southport

, Southport

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1912

Anglican girls school in Southport, Gold Coast. Only girls' school on the Gold Coast; full and weekly boarding from Year 6

Y12 fee 2026

$27,284/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$26,349

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Boarding: $28,912/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Only girls' school on the Gold Coast; full and weekly boarding from Year 6

Standout programs

› Only girls' school on the Gold Coast; full and weekly boarding from Year 6
› Strong arts and music program
› 5% discount for early payment of fees

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Emmanuel College Gold Coast

, Carrara

Christian (multi-denominational) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1985

Christian (multi-denominational) co-educational school in Carrara, Gold Coast. On-site kindergarten through Year 12

Y12 fee 2026

$14,780/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$14,360

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: On-site kindergarten through Year 12

Standout programs

› On-site kindergarten through Year 12
› Multi-denominational Christian community
› Strong sibling discount structure

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

A.B. Paterson College

, Arundel

Independent Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1991

A.B. Paterson College is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school in Arundel on the northern Gold Coast, educating around 1,390 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12 on a single campus. Opened in 1991, it was the first Queensland school to offer full-time Prep and carries a strong academic reputation (ICSEA 1089).

Y12 fee 2026

$17,400/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$17,400

ICSEA

1089

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Best for: First Queensland school to offer full-time Prep when it opened in January 1991

Standout programs

› First Queensland school to offer full-time Prep when it opened in January 1991
› Offers a STEAM-focused secondary curriculum and an extensive co-curricular program across a single Pre-Prep to Year 12 campus on AB Paterson Drive, Arundel
› CRICOS-registered for international students with an on-site International Student Centre

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 7-Year 12 tuition $17,400/yr per the 2026 fee schedule sourced from the College via Good Schools Guide. ICSEA 1089 (speakingsame/MySchool). The College describes itself as non-denominational independent; some d

Trinity Lutheran College Ashmore

, Ashmore

Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1981

Lutheran co-educational school in Ashmore, Gold Coast. IB World School offering Primary Years Programme

Y12 fee 2026

$10,400/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,400

ICSEA

1088

Year levels

ELC to Year 12

Best for: IB World School offering Primary Years Programme

Standout programs

› IB World School offering Primary Years Programme
› Two campuses (Cotlew Street junior, Ashmore Road senior)
› Lutheran Church of Australia school

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

King's Christian College

, Reedy Creek

Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1980

Christian co-educational school in Reedy Creek, Gold Coast. Two campuses (Reedy Creek + Pimpama)

Y12 fee 2026

$6,753/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$7,876

ICSEA

1086

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Two campuses (Reedy Creek + Pimpama)

Standout programs

› Two campuses (Reedy Creek + Pimpama)
› On-site Trade Training Centre (KTTC)
› Year 12 charged for three terms only (no Term 4 fees)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Coomera Anglican College

, Upper Coomera

Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1997

Anglican co-educational school in Upper Coomera, Gold Coast. Anglican Diocese of Brisbane school

Y12 fee 2026

$12,100/yr

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1076

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Best for: Anglican Diocese of Brisbane school

Standout programs

› Anglican Diocese of Brisbane school
› Strong sport, music and STEM programs
› Northern Gold Coast catchment growth school

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: CAC publishes fees only behind a portal. Contact (07) 5585 9900 for definitive 2026 schedule.

Marymount College

, Burleigh Waters

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1968

Marymount College is a co-educational Catholic secondary college (Years 7-12) in Burleigh Waters on the southern Gold Coast, with around 1,225 students. Founded in 1968 by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, it was the first co-educational non-state school in Queensland (ICSEA 1063).

Y12 fee 2026

$4,908/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$4,120

ICSEA

1063

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: First co-educational non-state school in Queensland (opened 1968 as a girls' school, soon went co-ed)

Standout programs

› First co-educational non-state school in Queensland (opened 1968 as a girls' school, soon went co-ed)
› Established by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception; Catholic secondary college (Years 7-12)
› Affordable Catholic senior tuition (~$4,908/yr) with a ~1,225-student community at Burleigh Waters

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Years 11-12 tuition $4,908/yr and Year 7 $4,120/yr per Good Schools Guide (sourced from the College; the school publishes a 2026 Schedule of Fees, Levies and Charges PDF). Levies apply on top. ICSEA 1063 verified. F

Assisi Catholic College

, Upper Coomera

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee

Assisi Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational school (Prep to Year 12) in Upper Coomera on the northern Gold Coast, with around 1,491 students. It offers among the most affordable Catholic tuition in the region (ICSEA 1057).

Y12 fee 2026

$2,680/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$2,680

ICSEA

1057

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Low-cost Catholic P-12 schooling: Senior (Years 10-12) tuition just $2,680/yr, among the most affordable in this group

Standout programs

› Low-cost Catholic P-12 schooling: Senior (Years 10-12) tuition just $2,680/yr, among the most affordable in this group
› Large Prep-to-Year 12 college (~1,491 students) named for Assisi, the Umbrian home of St Francis and St Clare
› Roman Catholic college within the Brisbane Catholic Education network on the northern Gold Coast

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Senior Years (10-12) tuition $670/term = $2,680/yr per the official 2026 Fees Schedule, plus levies (Capital ~$996/yr, Resource ~$2,456/yr, P&F ~$116) bringing the all-in to ~$6,248/yr. Year 7 tuition not separately

Aquinas College

, Ashmore

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1964

Aquinas College is a co-educational Catholic secondary college (Years 7-12) on 40 acres straddling the Southport and Ashmore border on the northern Gold Coast, with about 1,045 students. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1964, it is the oldest co-educational Catholic college on the Coast (ICSEA 1051).

Y12 fee 2026

$6,300/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$6,300

ICSEA

1051

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: Oldest co-educational Catholic college on the Gold Coast, set on 40 acres on the Southport/Ashmore border

Standout programs

› Oldest co-educational Catholic college on the Gold Coast, set on 40 acres on the Southport/Ashmore border
› Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1964; became co-educational following amalgamation with the Star of the Sea Mercy school around 1991
› Affordable Catholic secondary tuition (~$6,300/yr) with capital, IT and P&F levies on top

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Years 11-12 (Senior) tuition $1,575/term = $6,300/yr per the official 2026 Schedule of Fees; same tuition applies across year bands with additional levies (Capital ~$1,084/yr, IT ~$720/yr, P&F $110). ICSEA 1051. Cam

Livingstone Christian College

, Ormeau

Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 2002

Livingstone Christian College is an independent Christian co-educational school (Prep to Year 12) in Ormeau at the northern end of the Gold Coast, established in 2002. It offers a graduated fee structure with notable sibling discounts (ICSEA 1036).

Y12 fee 2026

$7,900/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$6,320

ICSEA

1036

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Generous sibling discounts: third and subsequent children attend tuition-free

Standout programs

› Generous sibling discounts: third and subsequent children attend tuition-free
› Independent Christian Prep-to-Year 12 college at Ormeau on the northern Gold Coast (~1,050-1,300 students)
› Graduated senior fee structure topping out at $7,900/yr for Years 11-12

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Years 11-12 tuition $7,900/yr and Year 7 $6,320/yr per Good Schools Guide (sourced from the College). Year levels scale: Prep-Yr6 $5,180, Yr8-9 $7,360, Yr10 $7,670, Yr11-12 $7,900. Third and subsequent children free

The Southport School

, Southport

Anglican Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1901

Anglican boys school in Southport, Gold Coast. Largest boys' boarding facility in Queensland (276 boarders Years 7-12)

Y12 fee 2026

$31,773/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$27,216

ICSEA

—

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Best for: Largest boys' boarding facility in Queensland (276 boarders Years 7-12)

Standout programs

› Largest boys' boarding facility in Queensland (276 boarders Years 7-12)
› GPS (Great Public Schools) sporting tradition
› Strong rowing, rugby and music programs

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: TSS does not publish 2026 fees publicly; figures via Good Schools Guide.

Common questions

Private Schools FAQs, Robina

How much do private schools cost in Robina (Robina) in 2026?

Elite independent schools (Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College): $42,000-$55,000/year for Year 12. Mid-tier independents: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000 on top. Year 7-9 fees typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Total K-12 cost: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic systemic. Add $5,000-$15,000/year for uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition.

When should I apply for a private school?

Elite schools (Scotch, Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar): apply at birth or before age 2 for Year 7 entry. Waiting lists at top schools are 1,000+ children. Mid-tier independents: apply 2-4 years before entry year. Catholic systemic: 12-24 months before entry year. Most competitive entry points: Reception (limited places open most spots), Year 7 (start of secondary, biggest intake), Year 11 (VCE/HSC start). Apply to 4-8 schools simultaneously to maximise options.

What's ICSEA and how does it relate to school quality?

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-economic background of a school's community. Average is 1000. Elite private schools typically score 1180-1230. ICSEA correlates strongly with academic outcomes, but it measures family advantage, not school teaching quality. To assess teaching quality, look at "value-added" data (how much the school improves students above their starting point), Education Department websites publish this. A school with ICSEA 1200 should produce strong results; a school with ICSEA 1100 producing strong results is doing more impressive teaching.

Are private school scholarships realistic to get?

Top elite schools: 5-15 academic scholarships per year for Year 7 entry, 200-500 applicants. Highly competitive, typically requires top 1% performance on ASCAS test plus interview. Mid-tier schools: easier scholarships available, often 30-50% fee reduction. Music scholarships at most schools: less competitive than academic, requires 5+ years instrument experience and grade 6-7 AMEB level. Sport scholarships: rare, mostly for boarding. Financial assistance (means-tested): 5-30% of places at most schools. Apply to 3-5 schools simultaneously to maximise chances.

Catholic vs Independent, which should I choose?

Catholic systemic schools (parish-funded): $4,000-$10,000/year, generally similar academic outcomes to mid-tier independents, religious instruction (Catholic but increasingly inclusive), community-focused, lower socio-economic mix. Independent schools (privately governed): $25,000-$55,000/year, broader extracurricular options, smaller classes, more international students, stronger university preparation, higher ATAR outcomes. Catholic congregational schools (Loreto, Xavier, Mary MacKillop College, etc.) bridge the two, Catholic ethos but independent governance, fees $20,000-$35,000. Many families choose Catholic for primary, independent for secondary.

Are private schools worth the cost?

Research is mixed. Australian Productivity Commission analysis shows private schools deliver 5-8 ATAR points improvement over government schools on average, but much of this is explained by socio-economic background, not teaching quality. Top selective government schools (NSW: Sydney Boys/Girls High, James Ruse; VIC: Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson) consistently outperform top private schools at zero cost. Private school benefits are real (network, extracurriculars, smaller classes, pastoral care) but financial cost is significant, $500,000 invested at age 5 instead would be worth $1.5M+ at age 18 for university and house deposit help.

How do I find the best school for my child?

Visit open days at 5-8 schools matching your geographic and budget criteria. Talk to current parents (often more revealing than school marketing). Ask schools for: median ATAR (or NAPLAN value-added data for primary), retention rate from Year 7 to 12, specific strengths in your child's areas of interest, pastoral care approach, school culture. Match school strengths to your child, academic powerhouse for high achievers, more pastoral schools for sensitive children, sport-focused for athletic kids, music-strong for musicians. Don't just pick the highest-fee school.

What's the application process for private schools?

Standard process: 1) Register interest at school website (often $50-$200 fee), 2) Submit application form with academic reports and references (12-24 months before entry typically), 3) Sit assessment test (Cooperative Scholarship Test, AAS test, or school-specific), 4) Attend family interview, 5) Receive offer or waitlist position. Many schools require non-refundable enrolment fee ($1,500-$5,000) to secure place. Most schools require 1 term notice plus a fee of one term's tuition if you change your mind after enrolment.

Other private schools services in Robina

Catholic Schools

$4,000-$10,000/yr

Boarding Schools

$50,000-$95,000/yr total

International Baccalaureate

$28,000-$55,000/yr

Single Sex Schools

$25,000-$50,000/yr

Religious Schools

$8,000-$45,000/yr

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