Emmaus College, Melbourne

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Emmaus College, Melbourne
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Type Independent comprehensive co-educational secondary day school
MottoTo Know Christ
Denomination Roman Catholic
Established1980;44 years ago (1980)
PrincipalKaren Jebb
Years offered7–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment1,392 [1]
Houses  Chavoin
  Colin
  More
  Rice
Colour(s)Blue and yellow   
Affiliations Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
Website www.emmaus.vic.edu.au

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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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

Emmaus College VCE results [9]
YearRank% of scores 40+Median study scoreCohort size
20121299.231229
20131537.331256
20141615.231275
20151388.031281
20161537.031291
20171826.130289
20181427.231303
20191229.331303
20201387.231291
20211747.730297
20221965.530303
20231916.130296

Extracurricular activities

Musicals

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.

The fours house are:

Notable alumni

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