Emmaus Catholic School vs Reynella East College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
Reynella East College
Reynella East · Government combined · U, R-12
1,938 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic School Woodcroft SA | Reynella East College Reynella East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 348 | #116 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2751 of 4,908 | #1012 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 373 | 1,938 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 173 | 954 / 984 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 167 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 130.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woodcroft 5162 | Reynella East 5161 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.catholic.edu.au | www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 32.6).
- •Emmaus Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reynella East College is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 373.
- •Emmaus Catholic School has grown faster over five years (66% vs 14%).
- •Emmaus Catholic School is a catholic school while Reynella East College is a government 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Emmaus Catholic School better than Reynella East College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic School ranks higher (49.2 vs 32.6 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 Reynella East College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Woodcroft and Reynella East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reynella East College has 14.8.
How do Emmaus Catholic School and Reynella East College rank in SA?
Emmaus Catholic School is 181st of 348 and Reynella East College is 116th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.