Emmaus Catholic Primary School vs Mackellar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Sydenham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
476 students · ICSEA 1067
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Sydenham VIC | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 1,290 | #896 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #621 of 4,908 | #2762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 476 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 248 | 140 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydenham 3037 | Delahey 3037 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 49.1).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 300.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -26%).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Mackellar Primary School is a government 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 Emmaus Catholic Primary School better than Mackellar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 49.1 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 Emmaus Catholic Primary School and Mackellar Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Delahey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackellar Primary School has 11.1.
How do Emmaus Catholic Primary School and Mackellar Primary School rank in VIC?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 287th of 1,290 and Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.