Emmaus Catholic College vs Erskine Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Catholic College
Kemps Creek · Catholic high school · 7-12
674 students · ICSEA 996
Erskine Park High School
Erskine Park · Government high school · 7-12
835 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW | Erskine Park High School Erskine Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 539 | #453 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 1,472 | #1236 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 674 | 835 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 315 | 395 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.2 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Erskine Park 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au | erskinepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 27.8).
- •Emmaus Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.3).
- •Erskine Park High School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 674.
- •Emmaus Catholic College is a catholic school while Erskine Park High 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 Emmaus Catholic College better than Erskine Park High School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic College ranks higher (46.5 vs 27.8 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 Emmaus Catholic College and Erskine Park High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Erskine Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Erskine Park High School has 12.3.
How do Emmaus Catholic College and Erskine Park High School rank in NSW?
Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 and Erskine Park High School is 453rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.