Emmanuel College, Independent school, Carrara QLD

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Emmanuel College

Carrara, QLD 4211

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 1,686; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $11,512–$13,748; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A nurturing community encouraging personal growth, faith, and character development for students.

Located in Carrara, this independent, co-educational school offers a holistic education grounded in Christian values, fostering personal growth through programs such as Compass Learning, pastoral care, and leadership initiatives, helping students to become positive contributors to society.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	1,686
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed	Teacher–student ratio	1:15.3
Gender	Co-Ed	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary
Year levels	Prep–12
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	1,686
Teacher–student ratio	1:15.3
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Emmanuel College · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. 4 years.

Little E's Kindergarten @Emmanuel

CARRARA · QLD · SE-00011361

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment: Meeting NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Meeting NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Meeting NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Meeting NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Meeting NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 18 September 2025

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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

Enrolment history

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 799(47.4%)
Girls: 887(52.6%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 24%
English only: 76%
Not stated: 0%

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Emmanuel College

17 Birmingham Rd, Carrara QLD 4211

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Key Highlights

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2025 Year 12 outcomes
In 2025, 12% of graduates achieved ATARs above 95 and 32% above 90, signalling strong senior results.
Student innovation in action
Emmanuel students won the 2025 Mayor’s Technology and Innovation Award for a flood-mesh prototype.
Performing arts and chapel campus
The campus includes a 460-seat theatre, adjoining performing arts centre, and the historic Emmanuel Chapel.

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students
Primary School
Prep	$11,512
Year 1	$11,512
Year 2	$11,512
Year 3	$11,512
Year 4	$11,512
Year 5	$11,512
Year 6	$11,512
Secondary School
Year 7	$13,484
Year 8	$13,484
Year 9	$13,484
Year 10	$13,748
Year 11	$13,748
Year 12	$13,748

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