Emmaus College vs Lighthouse Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Lighthouse Christian School
Norman Gardens · Independent combined · Prep-12
593 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Emmaus College Park Avenue QLD | Lighthouse Christian School Norman Gardens QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 269 | #205 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,472 | #967 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 593 |
| Girls / boys | 670 / 650 | 330 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 247 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.8 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 46.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Park Avenue 4701 | Norman Gardens 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emmaus.qld.edu.au/ | www.lighthousebaptist.com.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus College scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 35.0).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 593.
- •Lighthouse Christian School has grown faster over five years (85% vs 1%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Lighthouse Christian School 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 Lighthouse Christian School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus College ranks higher (43.4 vs 35.0 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 Lighthouse Christian School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Park Avenue and Norman Gardens in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian School has 15.4.
How do Emmaus College and Lighthouse Christian School rank in QLD?
Emmaus College is 140th of 269 and Lighthouse Christian School is 205th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.