Emmaus College vs Heights College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus College
Park Avenue · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 997
Heights College
North Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,040 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Emmaus College Park Avenue QLD | Heights College North Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 269 | #200 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,472 | #947 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,040 |
| Girls / boys | 670 / 650 | 525 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 247 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.8 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 59.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Park Avenue 4701 | North Rockhampton 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emmaus.qld.edu.au/ | www.heights.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus College scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 35.6).
- •Heights College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 1,040.
- •Heights College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 1%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Heights 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 Heights College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus College ranks higher (43.4 vs 35.6 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 Heights College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Park Avenue and North Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heights College has 13.9.
How do Emmaus College and Heights College rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 140th of 269 and Heights College is 200th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.