Emmaus College vs Vermont South Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 643 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
Vermont South Special School
Vermont South · Government special · U
140 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Emmaus College Vermont South VIC | Vermont South Special School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,479 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 725 / 754 | 41 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.6 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.vic.edu.au | www.vermont-south-ss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vermont South Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 12.4).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 140.
- •Emmaus College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -1%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Vermont South Special 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 Vermont South Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emmaus College and Vermont South Special School?
About 643 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 Vermont South Special School has 4.9.
How do Emmaus College and Vermont South Special School rank in VIC?
Emmaus College is 90th of 239 and Vermont South Special School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.