Emmaus Christian School
Emmaus Christian School is an independent combined school in Dickson, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1138, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 590 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Dickson ACT 2602. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Emmaus Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Emmaus Christian School ranks 8th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Daramalan College, an independent secondary school 0.4 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 Christian School scores 1138, above average.
Enrolment and location
Emmaus Christian School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Dickson
Emmaus Christian School is located in Dickson, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,277/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 3,292.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dickson suburb profileSchools near Emmaus Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emmaus Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 0.4 km | 1127 | 11 lower | 1,498 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 0.4 km | 1145 | 7 higher | 527 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 1.1 km | 1132 | 6 lower | 1,034 |
| Dickson CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dickson | 1.2 km | 1101 | 37 lower | 899 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 1.4 km | 1154 | 16 higher | 929 |
| Rosary Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Watson | 1.5 km | 1121 | 17 lower | 369 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 1.6 km | 1138 | same | 992 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 1.6 km | 1135 | 3 lower | 498 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 1.6 km | 1130 | 8 lower | 334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emmaus Christian School a government school?
No, Emmaus Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Emmaus Christian School offer?
Emmaus Christian School offers K-10.
What is Emmaus Christian School's ICSEA score?
Emmaus Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1138, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emmaus Christian School?
Emmaus Christian School has 590 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emmaus Christian School?
The nearest schools to Emmaus Christian School are Daramalan College (0.4 km), North Ainslie Primary School (0.4 km), Lyneham High School (1.1 km).
Where is Emmaus Christian School located?
Emmaus Christian School is located in Dickson, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.emmaus.act.edu.au.