Emmaus College, Melbourne


Emmaus College is an independent Roman Catholic comprehensive co-educational secondary day school, that serves the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The school has a Main Campus in Vermont South and a Year 9 campus in Burwood. It has a population of approximately 1,200 students and slowly growing. Emmaus College is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne Sporting Association.
Emmaus used as external shots for Erinsborough High in Neighbours.

History

Emmaus College was established in February 1980 through the merger of St Thomas More's Boys College in Vermont South and Chavoin's all Girls College in Burwood. Emmaus College was the first co-educational secondary college in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to be formed from the union of an all-boys school with an all-girls school.

Academics

In 2009, Emmaus College achieved a 100% pass rate and all Year 12 students were qualified for tertiary entrance, Emmaus College's 2009 VCE results were above state average. Median Study Score was 32 and 9% all study scores were at or above 40. Using these figures, in 2009, Emmaus College was placed in the top 20% out of 523 Victorian Secondary Schools and was the best performed class for a Victorian Catholic Co-educational school.
YearRank% of Scores 40+Median Study ScoreCohort Size
20121299.231229
20131537.331256
20141615.231275
20151388.031281
20161537.031291
20171826.130289
20181427.231303
20191179.331303

Extracurricular activities

Sport

Emmaus College is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne.

EISM Senior Premierships

Emmaus College has won premierships in the listed EISM senior seasons.
Boys:
Girls:
Emmaus College is divided into four houses each bearing the last name of a notable figure in the History of the Catholic Church.
The fours house are: