Emmaus Christian College vs St John the Baptist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 815 m 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
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Plympton · Catholic primary · R-6
361 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Emmaus Christian College South Plympton SA | St John the Baptist Catholic School Plympton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 145 | #49 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #215 of 1,259 | #875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,084 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 520 | 171 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | South Plympton 5038 | Plympton 5038 |
| Council area | Marion | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmauscc.sa.edu.au | www.stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.4 vs 71.5).
- •Emmaus Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Christian College is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 361.
- •Emmaus Christian College has grown faster over five years (34% vs 12%).
- •Emmaus Christian College is a independent school while St John the Baptist 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 Emmaus Christian College better than St John the Baptist 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 Emmaus Christian College and St John the Baptist Catholic School?
About 815 m 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 St John the Baptist Catholic School has 14.3.
How do Emmaus Christian College and St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in SA?
Emmaus Christian College is 15th of 145 and St John the Baptist Catholic School is 49th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.