Emmanuel College Warrnambool vs King's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel College Warrnambool
Warrnambool · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,340 students · ICSEA 1064
King's College
Warrnambool · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Emmanuel College Warrnambool Warrnambool VIC | King's College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 348 | #66 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #233 of 1,472 | #189 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,340 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 655 / 685 | 130 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.2 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/ | www.kings.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 72.1).
- •King's College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 276.
- •King's College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 12%).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool is a catholic school while King's College is an independent 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 Emmanuel College Warrnambool better than King's College?
On the Success Index, King's College ranks higher (74.5 vs 72.1 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 Emmanuel College Warrnambool and King's College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel College Warrnambool has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's College has 9.7.
How do Emmanuel College Warrnambool and King's College rank in VIC?
Emmanuel College Warrnambool is 91st of 348 and King's College is 66th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.