Emmaus College vs San Damiano College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.3 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
San Damiano College
Yarrabilba · Catholic high school · 7-11
396 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Emmaus College Jimboomba QLD | San Damiano College Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 275 | #93 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,259 | #651 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 1,501 | 396 |
| Girls / boys | 778 / 723 | 203 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au | www.sandamianocollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •San Damiano College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 37.1).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Damiano College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.6).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 396.
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 San Damiano College?
On the Success Index, San Damiano College ranks higher (54.2 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 San Damiano College?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Damiano College has 9.5.
How do Emmaus College and San Damiano College rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 194th of 275 and San Damiano College is 93rd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.