Copperfield College vs Emmaus Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Copperfield College
Delahey · Government high school · 7-12
1,846 students · ICSEA 962
Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Sydenham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
476 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Copperfield College Delahey VIC | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Sydenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #287 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 1,472 | #621 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,846 | 476 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 975 | 228 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 286 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.6 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Sydenham 3037 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au | www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 31.4).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Copperfield College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Copperfield College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 476.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -17%).
- •Copperfield College is a government school while Emmaus Catholic Primary 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 Copperfield College better than Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 31.4 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 Copperfield College and Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Sydenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copperfield College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 13.2.
How do Copperfield College and Emmaus Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Copperfield College is 318th of 348 and Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 287th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.