Emmaus College vs Livingstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 774 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus College
Vermont South · Catholic combined · 7-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1086
Livingstone Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Emmaus College Vermont South VIC | Livingstone Primary School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 239 | #172 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 1,259 | #326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,479 | 612 |
| Girls / boys | 725 / 754 | 285 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 229 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.6 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.vic.edu.au | www.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 67.6).
- •Livingstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 612.
- •Emmaus College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -26%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Livingstone 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 College better than Livingstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Livingstone Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 67.6 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 College and Livingstone Primary School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Vermont South and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Livingstone Primary School has 14.5.
How do Emmaus College and Livingstone Primary School rank in VIC?
Emmaus College is 90th of 239 and Livingstone Primary School is 172nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.