Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Sydenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 50% of students have a language background other than English.
Sydenham VIC 3037. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Emmaus Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks 492nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Catholic Regional College Sydenham, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores 1067, above average.
Enrolment and location
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Emmaus Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emmaus Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Regional College SydenhamCatholic Secondary · Sydenham | 0.2 km | 1028 | 39 lower | 974 |
| Sydenham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sydenham | 0.9 km | 1012 | 55 lower | 993 |
| Mackellar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Delahey | 1.9 km | 993 | 74 lower | 300 |
| Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Taylors Lakes | 2.0 km | 1007 | 60 lower | 1,280 |
| Taylors Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Hill | 2.1 km | 1027 | 40 lower | 575 |
| Copperfield CollegeGovernment Secondary · Delahey | 2.1 km | 962 | 105 lower | 1,846 |
| Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Lakes | 2.1 km | 1029 | 38 lower | 678 |
| Parkwood Green Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hillside | 2.4 km | 1014 | 53 lower | 495 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emmaus Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Emmaus Catholic Primary School offer?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Emmaus Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Emmaus Catholic Primary School are Catholic Regional College Sydenham (0.2 km), Sydenham Primary School (0.9 km), Overnewton Anglican Community College - Canowindra Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Emmaus Catholic Primary School located?
Emmaus Catholic Primary School is located in Sydenham, VIC 3037. Visit the school website at http://www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au.