Emmaus Catholic Primary School vs St Scholastica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 35 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
St Scholastica's School
Bennettswood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
108 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Sydenham VIC | St Scholastica's School Bennettswood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 1,290 | #442 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #621 of 4,908 | #1114 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 476 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 248 | 41 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sydenham 3037 | Bennettswood 3125 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au | www.ssbennettswood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 69.0).
- •St Scholastica's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.2).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 108.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Scholastica's School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.0 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 Scholastica's School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Bennettswood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's School has 9.6.
How do Emmaus Catholic Primary School and St Scholastica's School rank in VIC?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 287th of 1,290 and St Scholastica's School is 442nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.