Black Forest Primary School vs Emmaus Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Black Forest Primary School
Black Forest · Government primary · R-6
410 students · ICSEA 1108
Emmaus Christian College
South Plympton · Independent combined · R-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Black Forest Primary School Black Forest SA | Emmaus Christian College South Plympton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 348 | #15 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 4,908 | #215 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 410 | 1,084 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 240 | 564 / 520 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 45.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Black Forest 5035 | South Plympton 5038 |
| Council area | Unley | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackforestps.sa.edu.au/ | www.emmauscc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.1 vs 72.4).
- •Emmaus Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Emmaus Christian College is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 410.
- •Emmaus Christian College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -23%).
- •Black Forest Primary School is a government school while Emmaus Christian 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 Black Forest Primary School better than Emmaus Christian 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 Black Forest Primary School and Emmaus Christian College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Black Forest and South Plympton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Black Forest Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus Christian College has 14.4.
How do Black Forest Primary School and Emmaus Christian College rank in SA?
Black Forest Primary School is 45th of 348 and Emmaus Christian College is 15th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.