Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs Hoxton Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Hoxton Park · Catholic primary · K-6
469 students · ICSEA 1037
Hoxton Park Public School
Hoxton Park · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Hoxton Park NSW | Hoxton Park Public School Hoxton Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #810 of 1,619 | #1225 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2480 of 4,908 | #3801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 469 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 215 | 255 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hoxton Park 2171 | Hoxton Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gshoxtonpark.syd.catholic.edu.au | hoxtonpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 34.6).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoxton Park Public School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 469.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Hoxton Park Public 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 Catholic Primary School better than Hoxton Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 34.6 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 Catholic Primary School and Hoxton Park Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hoxton Park and Hoxton Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park Public School has 17.0.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Hoxton Park Public School rank in NSW?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 810th of 1,619 and Hoxton Park Public School is 1225th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.