Emmanuel College vs Josiah College
Emmanuel College (Carrara) and Josiah College (Carrara) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Emmanuel College has 1,686 students and Josiah College has 102 (ACARA 2025). They are about 0.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Emmanuel College (school website) · Josiah College (school website)
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Every year level’s fees from each school’s own schedule, the results each school publishes, and the total cost to Year 12, side by side.
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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
Side by side
| Fact | Emmanuel College | Josiah College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Carrara | Carrara |
| Region | Nerang | Nerang |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Christian | Christian (multi-denominational) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE (applied and vocational courses) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Library | Swimming |
| Distance apart | About 0.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Emmanuel College is Christian; Josiah College is Christian (multi-denominational).
- Size: Emmanuel College is the larger school, with 1,584 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Josiah College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 against 15.3, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Emmanuel College but not Josiah College: Library.
- Listed by Josiah College but not Emmanuel College: Swimming.
History
Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College opened at Carrara in 1985 with 66 students in Years 8 and 9. Within two years it had 300 students, and its Junior School opened in 1989.
Source: emmanuel.qld.edu.au
Josiah College
Josiah College is a multi-denominational Christian school for students on the autism spectrum, from Prep to Year 12. Classes have no more than 10 students, with a teacher and a full-time educational assistant in each.
Source: josiah.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Emmanuel College and Josiah College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Emmanuel College has 1,686 students and Josiah College has 102 (ACARA 2025).
Is Emmanuel College or Josiah College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Emmanuel College or Josiah College?
Emmanuel College is bigger: 1,686 students against 102 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Emmanuel College and Josiah College have?
Emmanuel College has 15.3 students per teacher and Josiah College has 7.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Do Emmanuel College and Josiah College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Emmanuel College and Josiah College?
About 0.4 km in a straight line: Emmanuel College is in Carrara and Josiah College is in Carrara.
How do Emmanuel College and Josiah 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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School profiles
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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