Emmaus Christian College vs Plympton International College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Christian College
South Plympton · Independent combined · R-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 1137
Plympton International College
Plympton · Government combined · R-12
825 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Emmaus Christian College South Plympton SA | Plympton International College Plympton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 145 | #47 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #215 of 1,259 | #583 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 520 | 370 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 63.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | South Plympton 5038 | Plympton 5038 |
| Council area | Marion | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmauscc.sa.edu.au | www.plymptoncollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 53.3).
- •Emmaus Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plympton International College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Emmaus Christian College is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 825.
- •Emmaus Christian College is a independent school while Plympton International 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmaus Christian College better than Plympton International College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Christian College ranks higher (72.4 vs 53.3 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 Emmaus Christian College and Plympton International College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Plympton and Plympton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Christian College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plympton International College has 12.8.
How do Emmaus Christian College and Plympton International College rank in SA?
Emmaus Christian College is 15th of 145 and Plympton International College is 47th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.