Emmaus Catholic College vs St Narsai Assyrian Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 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
St Narsai Assyrian Christian College
Horsley Park · Independent high school · 7-12
713 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek NSW | St Narsai Assyrian Christian College Horsley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 539 | #461 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 1,472 | #1265 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 674 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 315 | 369 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.2 | 60.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Horsley Park 2175 |
| Council area | Penrith | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au | snac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 26.7).
- •Emmaus Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •St Narsai Assyrian Christian College is the larger school with 713 students compared with 674.
- •St Narsai Assyrian Christian College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -14%).
- •Emmaus Catholic College is a catholic school while St Narsai Assyrian Christian College 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 St Narsai Assyrian Christian College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic College ranks higher (46.5 vs 26.7 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 St Narsai Assyrian Christian College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Horsley 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 St Narsai Assyrian Christian College has 11.8.
How do Emmaus Catholic College and St Narsai Assyrian Christian College rank in NSW?
Emmaus Catholic College is 298th of 539 and St Narsai Assyrian Christian College is 461st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.