Australian Islamic College of Sydney vs Good Shepherd Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College of Sydney
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
1,289 students · ICSEA 1077
Good Shepherd Primary School
Plumpton · Catholic primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Australian Islamic College of Sydney Mount Druitt NSW | Good Shepherd Primary School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 314 | #813 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #527 of 1,259 | #2491 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,289 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 673 / 616 | 287 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aics.nsw.edu.au/ | www.gsplumpton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 52.9).
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 626.
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney is a independent school while Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic 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 Australian Islamic College of Sydney better than Good Shepherd Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian Islamic College of Sydney ranks higher (56.3 vs 52.9 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 Australian Islamic College of Sydney and Good Shepherd Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Plumpton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College of Sydney has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Primary School has 16.7.
How do Australian Islamic College of Sydney and Good Shepherd Primary School rank in NSW?
Australian Islamic College of Sydney is 167th of 314 and Good Shepherd Primary School is 813th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.