Good Shepherd Primary School vs Mother Teresa School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 4.2 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
Mother Teresa School
Harrison · Catholic primary · K-6
716 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Mother Teresa School Harrison ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #44 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #1140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 357 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Harrison 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.8 vs 68.7).
- •Mother Teresa School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mother Teresa School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 716.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 3%).
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 Mother Teresa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good Shepherd Primary School and Mother Teresa School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Harrison 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 Mother Teresa School has 17.3.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Mother Teresa School rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Mother Teresa School is 44th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.