Emmaus Catholic School vs Prescott College Southern
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Catholic School
Woodcroft · Catholic primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1005
Prescott College Southern
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
707 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic School Woodcroft SA | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 348 | #58 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2751 of 4,908 | #710 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 373 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 173 | 309 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woodcroft 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.catholic.edu.au | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 47.4).
- •Prescott College Southern has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College Southern has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Prescott College Southern is the larger school with 707 students compared with 373.
- •Emmaus Catholic School has grown faster over five years (66% vs -10%).
- •Emmaus Catholic School is a catholic school while Prescott College Southern 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 Catholic School better than Prescott College Southern?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic School ranks higher (49.2 vs 47.4 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 Catholic School and Prescott College Southern?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woodcroft and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prescott College Southern has 12.1.
How do Emmaus Catholic School and Prescott College Southern rank in SA?
Emmaus Catholic School is 181st of 348 and Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.