Good Shepherd Primary School vs Gungahlin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Primary School
Amaroo · Catholic primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 1095
Gungahlin College
Gungahlin · Government high school · 10-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Gungahlin College Gungahlin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #24 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #487 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 762 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 555 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 496 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Gungahlin 2912 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | www.gungahlincollege.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 61.2).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gungahlin College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.1).
- •Gungahlin College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 762.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -8%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Gungahlin College is a government 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 Good Shepherd Primary School better than Gungahlin College?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 61.2 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 Good Shepherd Primary School and Gungahlin College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Gungahlin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gungahlin College has 13.4.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Gungahlin College rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Gungahlin College is 24th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.