Emanuel School vs Knox Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emanuel School
Randwick · Independent combined · K-12
849 students · ICSEA 1186
Knox Grammar School
Wahroonga · Independent combined · K-12
3,345 students · ICSEA 1187
| Measure | Emanuel School Randwick NSW | Knox Grammar School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 314 | #24 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #59 of 1,259 | #67 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 849 | 3,345 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 402 | 73 / 3,272 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 119 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 380 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 376 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1187 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.1 | 291.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 262.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Randwick | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/ | www.knox.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.3 vs 82.8).
- •Knox Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1186), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emanuel School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Knox Grammar School is the larger school with 3,345 students compared with 849.
- •Knox Grammar School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 2%).
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 Emanuel School better than Knox Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emanuel School and Knox Grammar School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Randwick and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emanuel School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Knox Grammar School has 11.5.
How do Emanuel School and Knox Grammar School rank in NSW?
Emanuel School is 20th of 314 and Knox Grammar School is 24th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.