Emmanuel College vs Josiah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 364 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel College
Carrara · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,686 students · ICSEA 1139
Josiah College
Carrara · Independent special · U
102 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Emmanuel College Carrara QLD | Josiah College Carrara QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #338 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 1,686 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 887 / 799 | 26 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +200% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 110.2 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.4 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carrara 4211 | Carrara 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.qld.edu.au | www.josiah.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Josiah College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 15.3).
- •Emmanuel College is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 102.
- •Josiah College has grown faster over five years (200% vs 5%).
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 Emmanuel College better than Josiah College?
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 Emmanuel College and Josiah College?
About 364 m in a straight line, between Carrara and Carrara in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Josiah College has 7.7.
How do Emmanuel College and Josiah College rank in QLD?
Emmanuel College is 61st of 275 and Josiah College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.