Emmaus Catholic Primary School vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Mount Clear · Catholic primary · Prep-6
362 students · ICSEA 1088
St James' School
Sebastopol · Catholic primary · Prep-6
166 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Mount Clear VIC | St James' School Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 1,290 | #759 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 4,908 | #2269 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 362 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 166 | 85 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mount Clear 3350 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.emtclear.catholic.edu.au | www.sjsebastopol.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 55.8).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James' School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 166.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
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 Emmaus Catholic Primary School better than St James' School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 55.8 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 Emmaus Catholic Primary School and St James' School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Clear and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' School has 13.8.
How do Emmaus Catholic Primary School and St James' School rank in VIC?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 489th of 1,290 and St James' School is 759th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.