Emmaus College vs Xavier Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 284 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
Xavier Catholic College
Hervey Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Emmaus College Jimboomba QLD | Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 275 | #192 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,259 | #906 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,501 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 778 / 723 | 657 / 665 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 44.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Hervey Bay 4655 |
| Council area | Logan | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au | www.xavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.1 vs 37.8).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 1,322.
- •Xavier Catholic College has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Xavier Catholic 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 Emmaus College and Xavier Catholic College?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic College has 15.8.
How do Emmaus College and Xavier Catholic College rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 194th of 275 and Xavier Catholic College is 192nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.