Emmaus Catholic School vs Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Emmaus Catholic School (Woodcroft) is a catholic school and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale (Morphett Vale) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Emmaus Catholic School has 373 students and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 151 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Emmaus Catholic School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Emmaus Catholic School | Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Woodcroft | Morphett Vale |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | Primary (no senior years) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre | |
| Distance apart | About 1.9 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Emmaus Catholic School is Catholic; Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is Christian.
- Size: Emmaus Catholic School is the larger school, with 222 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Emmaus Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 against 15.9, ACARA 2025).
History
Emmaus Catholic School
Emmaus Catholic School at Woodcroft was established in 1994 and takes its name from the Gospel story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. It now has more than 330 students from Reception to Year 6.
Source: emmaus.catholic.edu.au
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale was founded in 1994 after the elders of Shekinah Christian Fellowship (now Gateway Church) asked Sunrise to start a school in Adelaide’s south. It began in a few classrooms where the early learning centre now stands.
Source: sunrise.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Emmaus Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Emmaus Catholic School has 373 students and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 151 (ACARA 2025).
Is Emmaus Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Emmaus Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Emmaus Catholic School is bigger: 373 students against 151 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Emmaus Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale have?
Emmaus Catholic School has 14.9 students per teacher and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 15.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Emmaus Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Emmaus Catholic School is older. Emmaus Catholic School was founded in 1994 and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale in 1994.
Do Emmaus Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Emmaus Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
About 1.9 km in a straight line: Emmaus Catholic School is in Woodcroft and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is in Morphett Vale.
How do Emmaus Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology