Small independent co-ed school (107 students, Prep–12) in Emerald, outer regional QLD.
NAPLAN 16 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Emerald Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 996, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Emerald Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 394 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 472, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 523, below the national average of 540 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Emerald Christian College is a very small independent combined school with approximately 107 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Emerald Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Emerald Christian College is located in Emerald, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 996 (45th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.