Emerald Christian College vs Ontrack College Emerald
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Christian College
Emerald · Independent combined · Prep-12
107 students · ICSEA 996
Ontrack College Emerald
Emerald · Independent special · 7-10
23 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Emerald Christian College Emerald QLD | Ontrack College Emerald Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 107 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 59 | 9 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 17% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Emerald 4720 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ecc.qld.edu.au | www.ontrack.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emerald Christian College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emerald Christian College is the larger school with 107 students compared with 23.
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 Emerald Christian College better than Ontrack College Emerald?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerald Christian College and Ontrack College Emerald?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Emerald in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald Christian College has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ontrack College Emerald has 7.7.
How do Emerald Christian College and Ontrack College Emerald rank in QLD?
Emerald Christian College is 163rd of 275 and Ontrack College Emerald is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.