Emmaus College vs Hills International College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus College
Jimboomba · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,501 students · ICSEA 1022
Hills International College
Jimboomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
768 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Emmaus College Jimboomba QLD | Hills International College Jimboomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 275 | #128 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,259 | #642 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,501 | 768 |
| Girls / boys | 778 / 723 | 395 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 56.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Jimboomba 4280 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au | www.hills.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hills International College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 37.1).
- •Hills International College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hills International College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 768.
- •Hills International College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 2%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Hills International College is an independent 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 Emmaus College better than Hills International College?
On the Success Index, Hills International College ranks higher (50.7 vs 37.1 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 Emmaus College and Hills International College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Jimboomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hills International College has 13.5.
How do Emmaus College and Hills International College rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 194th of 275 and Hills International College is 128th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.