Emmaus College vs St Clare's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.7 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
St Clare's Primary School
Yarrabilba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Emmaus College Jimboomba QLD | St Clare's Primary School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 275 | #372 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,259 | #2901 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,501 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 778 / 723 | 280 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au | www.stclare.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 37.1).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 529.
- •St Clare's Primary School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 2%).
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 St Clare's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Primary School ranks higher (47.2 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 St Clare's Primary School?
About 7.7 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 St Clare's Primary School has 14.9.
How do Emmaus College and St Clare's Primary School rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 194th of 275 and St Clare's Primary School is 372nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.