Good Shepherd Primary School vs Holy Spirit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.7 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
Holy Spirit Primary School
Nicholls · Catholic primary · K-6
733 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Holy Spirit Primary School Nicholls ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #57 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #1394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 733 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 359 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Nicholls 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | www.holyspirit.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 65.8).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.8).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 733.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 2%).
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 Holy Spirit Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 65.8 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 Holy Spirit Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Nicholls 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 Holy Spirit Primary School has 18.8.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Holy Spirit Primary School rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Holy Spirit Primary School is 57th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.