Emanuel School vs Moriah College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 862 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emanuel School
Randwick · Independent combined · K-12
849 students · ICSEA 1186
Moriah College
Bondi Junction · Independent combined · K-12
1,339 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Emanuel School Randwick NSW | Moriah College Bondi Junction NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 314 | #59 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #59 of 1,259 | #168 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 849 | 1,339 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 402 | 659 / 680 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.1 | 139.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 114.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Bondi Junction 2022 |
| Council area | Randwick | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/ | www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emanuel School scores higher on the Success Index (83.3 vs 76.0).
- •Emanuel School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moriah College is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 849.
- •Emanuel School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
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 Moriah College?
On the Success Index, Emanuel School ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.0 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 Emanuel School and Moriah College?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Bondi Junction in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emanuel School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moriah College has 9.6.
How do Emanuel School and Moriah College rank in NSW?
Emanuel School is 20th of 314 and Moriah College is 59th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.