Emmanuel College vs William Duncan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km 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
William Duncan State School
Highland Park · Government primary · Prep-6
580 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Emmanuel College Carrara QLD | William Duncan State School Highland Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 275 | #453 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #338 of 1,259 | #3333 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,686 | 580 |
| Girls / boys | 887 / 799 | 276 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 110.2 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.4 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Carrara 4211 | Highland Park 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.qld.edu.au | williamduncanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 41.4).
- •Emmanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Duncan State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Emmanuel College is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 580.
- •Emmanuel College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Emmanuel College is a independent school while William Duncan State School is a government 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 Emmanuel College better than William Duncan State School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel College ranks higher (66.3 vs 41.4 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 Emmanuel College and William Duncan State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Carrara and Highland Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Duncan State School has 13.1.
How do Emmanuel College and William Duncan State School rank in QLD?
Emmanuel College is 61st of 275 and William Duncan State School is 453rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.