Emmaus Catholic Primary School vs Taylors Lakes Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Taylors Lakes · Government high school · 7-12
1,280 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Sydenham VIC | Taylors Lakes Secondary College Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 1,290 | #233 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #621 of 4,908 | #806 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 476 | 1,280 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 248 | 618 / 662 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 192 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 99.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydenham 3037 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au | www.tlsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 46.6).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taylors Lakes Secondary College is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 476.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Taylors Lakes Secondary College 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 Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 46.6 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 Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Taylors Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Lakes Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Emmaus Catholic Primary School and Taylors Lakes Secondary College rank in VIC?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 287th of 1,290 and Taylors Lakes Secondary College is 233rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.