Emu Park State School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emu Park State School
Emu Park · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 950
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Yeppoon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Emu Park State School Emu Park QLD | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #583 of 804 | #314 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4029 of 4,908 | #2618 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 278 | 297 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Emu Park 4710 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emuparkss.eq.edu.au | www.shyrok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 31.3).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emu Park State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 499.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 5%).
- •Emu Park State School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Emu Park State School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 31.3 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 Emu Park State School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Emu Park and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Park State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Emu Park State School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Emu Park State School is 583rd of 804 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 314th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.