Amaroo School vs Good Shepherd Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 258 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo School
Amaroo · Government combined · K-10
1,638 students · ICSEA 1070
Good Shepherd Primary School
Amaroo · Catholic primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Amaroo School Amaroo ACT | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 23 | #42 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,259 | #1128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,638 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 889 | 389 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 42.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Amaroo 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amaroos.act.edu.au/ | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 54.6).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amaroo School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.1).
- •Amaroo School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 762.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -11%).
- •Amaroo School is a government school while Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amaroo School better than Good Shepherd Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 54.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amaroo School and Good Shepherd Primary School?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Amaroo and Amaroo in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Primary School has 18.1.
How do Amaroo School and Good Shepherd Primary School rank in ACT?
Amaroo School is 18th of 23 and Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.