Emmaus Catholic College vs Newman Senior Technical College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 331 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
Newman Senior Technical College
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 11-12
327 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW | Newman Senior Technical College Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 539 | #263 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 1,472 | #689 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 674 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 315 | 142 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.2 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Penrith | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au | www.newman.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newman Senior Technical College scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 46.5).
- •Newman Senior Technical College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is the larger school with 674 students compared with 327.
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 Newman Senior Technical College?
On the Success Index, Newman Senior Technical College ranks higher (52.2 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 Newman Senior Technical College?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Port Macquarie 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 Newman Senior Technical College has 9.4.
How do Emmaus Catholic College and Newman Senior Technical College rank in NSW?
Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 and Newman Senior Technical College is 263rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.