Emanuel School vs St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 219 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
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School
Randwick North · Catholic primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Emanuel School Randwick NSW | St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School Randwick North NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 314 | #93 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #59 of 1,259 | #359 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 849 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 402 | 71 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.1 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick North 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/ | stmmrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emanuel School scores higher on the Success Index (83.3 vs 77.6).
- •Emanuel School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emanuel School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Emanuel School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 139.
- •Emanuel School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -16%).
- •Emanuel School is a independent school while St Margaret Mary's Catholic 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 Emanuel School better than St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Emanuel School ranks higher (83.3 vs 77.6 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 St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick North in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emanuel School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School has 11.9.
How do Emanuel School and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Emanuel School is 20th of 314 and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School is 93rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.