Australian Technology and Agricultural College vs Emmaus College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Technology and Agricultural College
North Maclean · Independent high school · 10-11
4 students · ICSEA 936
Emmaus College
Jimboomba · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,501 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Australian Technology and Agricultural College North Maclean QLD | Emmaus College Jimboomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #194 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #916 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 10-11 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 4 | 1,501 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 4 | 778 / 723 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 102.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 49.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Maclean 4280 | Jimboomba 4280 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | atac.qld.edu.au/ | www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus College scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 18.9).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 4.
- •Australian Technology and Agricultural College is a independent school while Emmaus College is a catholic 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 Australian Technology and Agricultural College better than Emmaus College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus College ranks higher (37.1 vs 18.9 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 Australian Technology and Agricultural College and Emmaus College?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between North Maclean and Jimboomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Australian Technology and Agricultural College and Emmaus College rank in QLD?
Australian Technology and Agricultural College is unranked and Emmaus College is 194th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.