Berserker Street State School vs Emmaus College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berserker Street State School
Berserker · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 837
Emmaus College
Park Avenue · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Berserker Street State School Berserker QLD | Emmaus College Park Avenue QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #796 of 804 | #140 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4892 of 4,908 | #873 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 308 | 1,320 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 174 | 670 / 650 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 247 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 100.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 62.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 12% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Park Avenue 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berserkerstreetss.eq.edu.au | emmaus.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmaus College scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 15.0).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 308.
- •Emmaus College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -42%).
- •Berserker Street State School is a government 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 Berserker Street State School better than Emmaus College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus College ranks higher (43.4 vs 15.0 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 Berserker Street State School and Emmaus College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Park Avenue in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berserker Street State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus College has 13.1.
How do Berserker Street State School and Emmaus College rank in QLD?
Berserker Street State School is 796th of 804 and Emmaus College is 140th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.