Good Shepherd Primary School vs Margaret Hendry School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.8 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
Margaret Hendry School
Taylor · Government primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Margaret Hendry School Taylor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #23 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #467 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 309 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 49.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Taylor 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | www.margarethendryschool.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret Hendry School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 68.8).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margaret Hendry School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.1).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 626.
- •Margaret Hendry School has grown faster over five years (69% vs 8%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Margaret Hendry School 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 Margaret Hendry School?
On the Success Index, Margaret Hendry School ranks higher (75.9 vs 68.8 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 Margaret Hendry School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Taylor 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 Margaret Hendry School has 12.7.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Margaret Hendry School rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Margaret Hendry School is 23rd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.