Cockatoo Primary School vs Emerald Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cockatoo Primary School
Cockatoo · Government primary · Prep-6
306 students · ICSEA 1009
Emerald Secondary College
Emerald · Government high school · 7-12
620 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Cockatoo Primary School Cockatoo VIC | Emerald Secondary College Emerald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #849 of 1,290 | #242 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2604 of 4,908 | #845 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 306 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 152 | 311 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cockatoo 3781 | Emerald 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=8a90c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.emeraldsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cockatoo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 45.1).
- •Cockatoo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emerald Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Emerald Secondary College is the larger school with 620 students compared with 306.
- •Cockatoo Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -13%).
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 Cockatoo Primary School better than Emerald Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cockatoo Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 45.1 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 Cockatoo Primary School and Emerald Secondary College?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cockatoo and Emerald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cockatoo Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emerald Secondary College has 12.3.
How do Cockatoo Primary School and Emerald Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cockatoo Primary School is 849th of 1,290 and Emerald Secondary College is 242nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.