Braeview School vs Emmaus Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braeview School
Happy Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 1032
Emmaus Catholic School
Woodcroft · Catholic primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Braeview School Happy Valley SA | Emmaus Catholic School Woodcroft SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 348 | #181 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2709 of 4,908 | #2751 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 360 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 212 | 200 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Happy Valley 5159 | Woodcroft 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.braeview.sa.edu.au | www.emmaus.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.7 vs 49.2).
- •Braeview School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Emmaus Catholic School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 360.
- •Emmaus Catholic School has grown faster over five years (66% vs -21%).
- •Braeview School is a government school while Emmaus Catholic 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 Braeview School better than Emmaus Catholic School?
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 Braeview School and Emmaus Catholic School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Woodcroft in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braeview School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus Catholic School has 14.9.
How do Braeview School and Emmaus Catholic School rank in SA?
Braeview School is 179th of 348 and Emmaus Catholic School is 181st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.