Emanuel School vs Randwick Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 437 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
Randwick Public School
Randwick · Government primary · K-6
853 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Emanuel School Randwick NSW | Randwick Public School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 314 | #205 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #59 of 1,259 | #727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 849 | 853 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 402 | 436 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 133 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.1 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/ | randwick-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Emanuel School scores higher on the Success Index (83.3 vs 73.1).
- •Emanuel School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emanuel School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.6).
- •Randwick Public School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 849.
- •Emanuel School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
- •Emanuel School is a independent school while Randwick Public School is a government 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 Emanuel School better than Randwick Public School?
On the Success Index, Emanuel School ranks higher (83.3 vs 73.1 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 Randwick Public School?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emanuel School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Randwick Public School has 17.6.
How do Emanuel School and Randwick Public School rank in NSW?
Emanuel School is 20th of 314 and Randwick Public School is 205th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.