Good Shepherd Primary School vs Taqwa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 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
Taqwa School
Moncrieff · Independent combined · K-10
407 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo ACT | Taqwa School Moncrieff ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 80 | #15 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1128 of 4,908 | #430 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 762 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 373 | 215 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +270% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Moncrieff 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au | taqwaschool.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 61.6).
- •Taqwa School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taqwa School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.1).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 407.
- •Taqwa School has grown faster over five years (270% vs 8%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Taqwa School is an independent 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 Taqwa School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 61.6 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 Taqwa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Moncrieff 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 Taqwa School has 15.5.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Taqwa School rank in ACT?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 42nd of 80 and Taqwa School is 15th of 23 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.