Dalmeny Public School vs Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalmeny Public School
Prestons · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1012
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Hoxton Park · Catholic primary · K-6
469 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Dalmeny Public School Prestons NSW | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Hoxton Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #868 of 1,619 | #810 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2658 of 4,908 | #2480 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 671 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 373 | 254 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.3 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Hoxton Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dalmeny-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gshoxtonpark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 50.4).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalmeny Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •Dalmeny Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 469.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -32%).
- •Dalmeny Public School is a government school while Good Shepherd Catholic 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 Dalmeny Public School better than Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 50.4 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 Dalmeny Public School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Prestons and Hoxton Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalmeny Public School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do Dalmeny Public School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Dalmeny Public School is 868th of 1,619 and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 810th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.