Blackwell Public School vs Emmaus Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 980
Emmaus Catholic College
Kemps Creek · Catholic high school · 7-12
674 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Blackwell Public School St Clair NSW | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1283 of 1,619 | #298 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3980 of 4,908 | #807 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 480 | 674 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 249 | 359 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 61.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | Kemps Creek 2178 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 32.0).
- •Emmaus Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.0).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is the larger school with 674 students compared with 480.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -24%).
- •Blackwell Public School is a government school while Emmaus Catholic College 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 Blackwell Public School better than Emmaus Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic College ranks higher (46.5 vs 32.0 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 Blackwell Public School and Emmaus Catholic College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between St Clair and Kemps Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwell Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus Catholic College has 11.0.
How do Blackwell Public School and Emmaus Catholic College rank in NSW?
Blackwell Public School is 1283rd of 1,619 and Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.