Good Shepherd Primary School vs Neville Bonner Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 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
Neville Bonner Primary School
Bonner · Government primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Neville Bonner Primary School Bonner ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #69 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #2000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 762 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 308 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Bonner 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | www.nevillebonnerps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 59.1).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Neville Bonner Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.1).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 606.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -19%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Neville Bonner Primary 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 Neville Bonner Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 59.1 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 Neville Bonner Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Bonner 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 Neville Bonner Primary School has 13.8.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Neville Bonner Primary School rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Neville Bonner Primary School is 69th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.