Burwood Heights Primary School vs Emmaus College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 961 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Heights Primary School
Burwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1107
Emmaus College
Vermont South · Catholic combined · 7-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Burwood Heights Primary School Burwood East VIC | Emmaus College Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 1,290 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 4,908 | #311 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,479 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 219 | 725 / 754 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 229 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 119.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 55.5 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au | www.emmaus.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burwood Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 67.6).
- •Burwood Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 442.
- •Burwood Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 12%).
- •Burwood Heights Primary School is a government school while Emmaus College 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 Burwood Heights Primary School better than Emmaus College?
On the Success Index, Burwood Heights Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 67.6 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 Burwood Heights Primary School and Emmaus College?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Burwood East and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Heights Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus College has 12.4.
How do Burwood Heights Primary School and Emmaus College rank in VIC?
Burwood Heights Primary School is 118th of 1,290 and Emmaus College is 90th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.