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 (years 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12) in Vermont South[2] and a Year 9 campus in Burwood.[3] It has a population of approximately 1,400 students. Emmaus College is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne having joined in 1989. Emmaus was used as external shots for Erinsborough High in Neighbours.
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| Type | Independent comprehensive co-educational secondary day school |
| Motto | To Know Christ |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1980 |
| Principal | Karen Jebb |
| Years offered | 7–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrolment | 1,392[1] |
| Houses | Chavoin Colin More Rice |
| Colour(s) | Blue and yellow |
| Affiliations | Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne |
| Website | www |
History
Early history
Emmaus College[4] was established in February 1980 through the merger of St Thomas More's Boys College in Vermont South (1968–1979) and the all-girl Chavoin College in Burwood (1966–1979). From 1980 until 2011, Year 11–12 students were located at the Burwood Campus and Year 7–10 students at the Vermont South Campus. In 2012, Year 9 relocated to Burwood with a dedicated campus and Y9@E Program. All other year levels are now at Vermont South.[5] Since its beginnings Emmaus College has had students from Knox, Whitehorse, Yarra, Boroondara and Monash. Many students have also come from overseas as well as exchange students visiting from sister schools in Italy, Germany and Indonesia.[6]
Proposed merger
Emmaus College, St Timothy’s Primary School and Holy Saviour Parish Primary School, all in the suburb of Vermont South, have been in talks to merge. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools director of learning and regional services Dr Mary Oski said news of the merger has been “overwhelmingly positive”. “We are excited to share that we are actively exploring the potential for a K-12 Catholic Education Hub in Vermont and Vermont South. This innovative concept would offer a seamless K-12 Catholic education for children and families currently attending St Timothy’s Primary School, Holy Saviour Parish Primary School and Emmaus Secondary College.” Oski said. Emmaus College principal Karen Jebb said: “We are excited about the prospect of offering a seamless K-12 educational journey for local families.” There are currently 50 pupils enrolled at St Timothy’s Primary School, 1392 pupils at Emmaus College and 75 from Holy Saviour.[7] The school campuses are within a two-kilometre triangle. It is not yet known how the campuses would be split, or whether all three would be retained. If approved, the plan would go ahead in 2025.[8]
Academics
| Year | Rank | % of scores 40+ | Median study score | Cohort size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 129 | 9.2 | 31 | 229 |
| 2013 | 153 | 7.3 | 31 | 256 |
| 2014 | 161 | 5.2 | 31 | 275 |
| 2015 | 138 | 8.0 | 31 | 281 |
| 2016 | 153 | 7.0 | 31 | 291 |
| 2017 | 182 | 6.1 | 30 | 289 |
| 2018 | 142 | 7.2 | 31 | 303 |
| 2019 | 122 | 9.3 | 31 | 303 |
| 2020 | 138 | 7.2 | 31 | 291 |
| 2021 | 174 | 7.7 | 30 | 297 |
| 2022 | 196 | 5.5 | 30 | 303 |
| 2023 | 191 | 6.1 | 30 | 296 |
Extracurricular activities
Musicals
- Little Woman – 2023
- Anastasia – 2022
- Legally Blonde – 2021
- The Addams Family – 2019
- Seussical – 2018
- The Little Mermaid – 2017
- Beauty and the Beast – 2016
- Hairspray – 2015
Sport
Emmaus College is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM).
EISM premierships
Emmaus College has won the following EISM senior premierships.[10][11]
Premierships won prior to 1980 were done so by the pre-amalgamation schools Chavoin College and St Thomas More College.
Combined:
- Athletics – 1982
Boys:
- Athletics (3) – 1966, 1971, 1973
- Badminton – 2017
- Basketball – 2020
- Cross Country (6) – 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
- Hockey (4) – 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022
- Soccer (4) – 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
- Soccer five-a-side (2) – 2016, 2021
- Softball – 2018
- Swimming (3) – 1973, 1974, 1975
- Tennis (2) – 2017, 2021
Girls:
- Basketball (3) – 1981, 2016, 2020, 2022
- Cricket Super 8 – 2021, 2022
- Football – 2019
- Hockey (2) – 2012, 2013
- Indoor cricket (2) – 2019, 2020
- Netball – 1978, 2022
- Soccer – 2018
- Soccer five-a-side – 2021
- Softball – 2020, 2022
- Tennis (3) – 1977, 2018, 2019
Emmaus Year 9 EISM Premierships
Year 9 Boys:
- Basketball (2) – 2021, 2022
- Football – 2011
- Indoor Cricket – 2011
- Indoor Soccer – 2011
- Soccer – 2011
- Table Tennis – 2010
Year 9 Girls:
- Badminton – 2011
- Basketball (2) – 2021, 2022
- Cricket – 2022
- Netball – 2022
- Soccer – 2011, 2023
Houses
Emmaus College is divided into four houses each bearing the last name of a notable figure in the History of the Catholic Church.
- Chavoin House is named after Chavoin College (1967–1979), the school on the Burwood site prior to Emmaus College. This school was named after Jeanne-Marie Chavoin, foundress of the Marist Sisters.[12]
- Colin House is named after Jean-Claude Colin, the founder of the Marist Fathers.[13]
- More House is named in recognition of St. Thomas More College (1968–1979) which was the original school on the Vermont South (formerly Forest Hill) site, run by the Christian Brothers. The school was named after Thomas More (1478–1535), a legendary figure in English history.[14]
- Rice House is named after Edmund Rice (1762–1844) founder of the Christian Brothers.[15]
The fours house are:
- Chavoin (Red)
- Colin (Blue)
- More (Yellow)
- Rice (Green)
Notable alumni
- Tara Bohanna – AFLW footballer, Gold Coast Suns
- Scott Edwards – cricketer[16]
- Tess Flintoff – cricketer, Melbourne Stars[17]
- Natalie Gauci – musician
- Catherine King – federal MP and government minister[18]
- Ryan Moloney – actor
- Tony Robinson – politician, elected as the state member for Mitcham 1997–2010 and a Minister in the Brumby Government
- Dylan Williams – AFL footballer, Port Adelaide
- Gabrielle Williams – politician, elected as state member for Dandenong in 2014