Emmanuel College vs Trinity Lutheran College
Emmanuel College (Carrara) and Trinity Lutheran College (Ashmore) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Emmanuel College has 1,686 students and Trinity Lutheran College has 1,322 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Emmanuel College (school website) · Trinity Lutheran College (school website)
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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 | Trinity Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Carrara | Ashmore |
| Region | Nerang | Southport |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Christian | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Library | Swimming pool, Gym, Early learning centre, Library, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 4.1 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; Trinity Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Location: Emmanuel College is in Carrara (Nerang); Trinity Lutheran College is in Ashmore (Southport).
- Size: Emmanuel College is the larger school, with 364 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Trinity Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 against 15.3, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Trinity Lutheran College but not Emmanuel College: Swimming pool, Gym, Early learning centre, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball and Water polo.
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
Trinity Lutheran College
Trinity Lutheran College opened as a primary school in January 1981, with 75 students meeting in the Trinity Lutheran Church hall at Southport.
Source: tlc.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Emmanuel College and Trinity Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Emmanuel College has 1,686 students and Trinity Lutheran College has 1,322 (ACARA 2025).
Is Emmanuel College or Trinity Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Emmanuel College or Trinity Lutheran College?
Emmanuel College is bigger: 1,686 students against 1,322 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Emmanuel College and Trinity Lutheran College have?
Emmanuel College has 15.3 students per teacher and Trinity Lutheran College has 13.4 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Emmanuel College or Trinity Lutheran College?
Trinity Lutheran College is older. Emmanuel College was founded in 1985 and Trinity Lutheran College in 1981.
Do Emmanuel College and Trinity Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Emmanuel College and Trinity Lutheran College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line: Emmanuel College is in Carrara and Trinity Lutheran College is in Ashmore.
How do Emmanuel College and Trinity Lutheran 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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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