Emerald Christian College vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 776 m 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
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Emerald · Catholic primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Emerald Christian College Emerald QLD | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 275 | #413 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 1,259 | #3117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 107 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 59 | 174 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| 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.sberok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.6 vs 44.5).
- •Emerald Christian College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emerald Christian College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.4).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 107.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -51%).
- •Emerald Christian College is a independent school while St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 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 Emerald Christian College better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 776 m 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Emerald Christian College and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Emerald Christian College is 163rd of 275 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 413th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.