Emmaus Christian College is an independent co-ed school in South Plympton offering a Christian learning environment across all year levels.
NAPLAN averaging +49 above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is an A- overall.
Emmaus Christian College is an independent co-ed school in South Plympton offering a Christian learning environment across all year levels. The school runs a strong music program woven throughout the curriculum and vocational education and training programs designed to lead students toward practical pathways. It suits families seeking both academic breadth and hands-on skill development, with faith at the centre of school life.
Emmaus Christian College is also known as ECC South Plympton.
Emmaus Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 70.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 71/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1137, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (63/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Emmaus Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 458 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 529, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 598, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 616, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Emmaus Christian College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,084 students. It offers education for years R-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Emmaus Christian College has approximate annual tuition fees of $6,873. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 62/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Emmaus Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Emmaus Christian College is located in South Plympton, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1137 (93th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.