Emmaus Catholic College vs James Erskine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 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
James Erskine Public School
Erskine Park · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW | James Erskine Public School Erskine Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 539 | #1309 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 1,472 | #4043 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 674 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 315 | 232 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.2 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 46% |
| 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 | jameserski-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 31.1).
- •Emmaus Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.3).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is the larger school with 674 students compared with 486.
- •Emmaus Catholic College is a catholic school while James Erskine 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 Emmaus Catholic College better than James Erskine Public School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic College ranks higher (46.5 vs 31.1 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 Emmaus Catholic College and James Erskine Public School?
About 3.2 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 James Erskine Public School has 16.3.
How do Emmaus Catholic College and James Erskine Public School rank in NSW?
Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 and James Erskine Public School is 1309th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.