Emmaus Christian School vs Rosary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Christian School
Dickson · Independent combined · K-10
590 students · ICSEA 1138
Rosary Primary School
Watson · Catholic primary · K-6
369 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Emmaus Christian School Dickson ACT | Rosary Primary School Watson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 23 | #35 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #304 of 1,259 | #752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 590 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 306 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dickson 2602 | Watson 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.act.edu.au | www.rosary.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 68.0).
- •Emmaus Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosary Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.1).
- •Emmaus Christian School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 369.
- •Emmaus Christian School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 16%).
- •Emmaus Christian School is a independent school while Rosary Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmaus Christian School better than Rosary Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosary Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emmaus Christian School and Rosary Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dickson and Watson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Christian School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosary Primary School has 17.2.
How do Emmaus Christian School and Rosary Primary School rank in ACT?
Emmaus Christian School is 13th of 23 and Rosary Primary School is 35th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.