Emmaus Christian College vs Immanuel College
Emmaus Christian College (South Plympton) and Immanuel College (Novar Gardens) are both independent schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Emmaus Christian College teaches R-12 and Immanuel College teaches 7-12. Only Immanuel College takes boarders. Emmaus Christian College has 1,084 students and Immanuel College has 1,184 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Emmaus Christian College: Photo: Michael Coghlan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr · Immanuel College (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
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| Fact | Emmaus Christian College | Immanuel College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | South Plympton | Novar Gardens |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | Christian (non-denominational) | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | Yes |
| Senior years | SACE | SACE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Music centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball, Badminton | Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Tennis courts, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 2.1 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families needing boarding: only Immanuel College takes boarders.
- Families choosing by faith: Emmaus Christian College is Christian (non-denominational); Immanuel College is Lutheran.
- Location: Emmaus Christian College is in South Plympton (Adelaide - South); Immanuel College is in Novar Gardens (Adelaide - West).
- Size: Immanuel College is the larger school, with 100 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 against 14.4, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Emmaus Christian College but not Immanuel College: Gym, Music centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Volleyball and Badminton.
- Listed by Immanuel College but not Emmaus Christian College: Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Tennis courts, Cricket and Tennis.
History
Emmaus Christian College
Emmaus began in 1979 as Bethesda Christian School, with 29 students and three teachers. From 1982 it shared a campus with Vermont High, which gave it access to specialist facilities, and its first Year 12 class graduated in 1984.
Source: emmauscc.sa.edu.au
Immanuel College
Immanuel College began in 1895, when Pastor Leidig set up a Lutheran school at Point Pass, near Eudunda in the Mid North. After he retired in 1923 the Lutheran Church Synod took over the school and moved it to North Adelaide.
Source: immanuel.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Emmaus Christian College and Immanuel College?
Both are co-educational. Emmaus Christian College teaches R-12 and Immanuel College teaches 7-12. Only Immanuel College takes boarders.
Is Emmaus Christian College or Immanuel College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Emmaus Christian College or Immanuel College?
Immanuel College is bigger: 1,184 students against 1,084 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Emmaus Christian College and Immanuel College have?
Emmaus Christian College has 14.4 students per teacher and Immanuel College has 9.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Emmaus Christian College or Immanuel College?
Immanuel College is older. Emmaus Christian College was founded in 1979 and Immanuel College in 1895.
Do Emmaus Christian College and Immanuel College take boarders?
Only Immanuel College takes boarders.
How far apart are Emmaus Christian College and Immanuel College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line: Emmaus Christian College is in South Plympton and Immanuel College is in Novar Gardens.
How do Emmaus Christian College and Immanuel College 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