Emmaus Catholic College vs Mamre Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 694 m 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
Mamre Anglican School
Kemps Creek · Independent combined · K-12
626 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW | Mamre Anglican School Kemps Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 539 | #217 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 1,472 | #688 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 674 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 315 | 304 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.2 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 29.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Kemps Creek 2178 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au | www.mamre.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mamre Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 46.5).
- •Mamre Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is the larger school with 674 students compared with 626.
- •Mamre Anglican School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is a catholic school while Mamre Anglican School is an independent 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 Mamre Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Mamre Anglican School ranks higher (48.3 vs 46.5 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 Mamre Anglican School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Kemps Creek 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 Mamre Anglican School has 11.6.
How do Emmaus Catholic College and Mamre Anglican School rank in NSW?
Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 and Mamre Anglican School is 217th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.