Brauer Secondary College vs Emmanuel College Warrnambool
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brauer Secondary College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 982
Emmanuel College Warrnambool
Warrnambool · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,340 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Brauer Secondary College Warrnambool VIC | Emmanuel College Warrnambool Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | #91 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 1,472 | #233 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 866 | 1,340 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 472 | 655 / 685 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.9 | 108.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 55.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brauer.vic.edu.au/ | www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 43.5).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brauer Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 866.
- •Brauer Secondary College is a government school while Emmanuel College Warrnambool 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 Brauer Secondary College better than Emmanuel College Warrnambool?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel College Warrnambool ranks higher (72.1 vs 43.5 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 Brauer Secondary College and Emmanuel College Warrnambool?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brauer Secondary College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel College Warrnambool has 12.3.
How do Brauer Secondary College and Emmanuel College Warrnambool rank in VIC?
Brauer Secondary College is 250th of 348 and Emmanuel College Warrnambool is 91st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.