A B Paterson College (Arundel)
10 A B Paterson Drive, Arundel QLD 4214
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available reviews and feedback online, A.B. Paterson College in Arundel draws a mixed but moderate response. Google-aggregated reviews (via Birdeye) sit around 3.1 out of 5 from roughly 100 ratings, and other review sites show similarly split opinions. Some parents and students describe strong academic quality and a positive overall experience, with one review calling it one of the best private schools on the Gold Coast. Other reviewers, including at least one apparent staff perspective, describe concerns about leadership and a difficult workplace culture, with mentions of high staff turnover and a perceived decline in recent years. The school's own materials emphasise character development, co-curricular breadth (arts, sport, technology) and a Prep-to-Year-12 pastoral approach, but these are the school's own claims rather than independent feedback.
Often praised
- strong academic reputation
- broad co-curricular programs
- positive student experience reported
Sometimes raised
- reported high staff turnover
- leadership and culture concerns raised
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by Schools AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran College (Ashmore Rd, Ashmore) | Ashmore | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.7 km | — | — |
| St Hilda's School (Southport) | Southport | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.6 km | — | — |
| The Southport School (Southport) | Southport | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.1 km | — | — |
| Saint Stephen's College (Coomera) | Coomera | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.3 km | — | — |
| Upper Coomera State College | Upper Coomera | Public k–12 / combined | 8.9 km | — | — |
| Coomera Anglican College (Upper Coomera) | Upper Coomera | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.4 km | — | — |
| Assisi Catholic College (Upper Coomera) | Upper Coomera | Catholic k–12 / combined | 9.6 km | — | — |
| Emmanuel College (Carrara) | Carrara | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.9 km | — | — |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.