Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 132 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
St Benedict's Primary School
Edgeworth · Catholic primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Hoxton Park NSW | St Benedict's Primary School Edgeworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #810 of 1,619 | #675 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2480 of 4,908 | #2060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 469 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 215 | 187 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hoxton Park 2171 | Edgeworth 2285 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gshoxtonpark.syd.catholic.edu.au | edgeworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 53.1).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 357.
- •St Benedict's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 7%).
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 St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 53.1 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 Catholic Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Hoxton Park and Edgeworth 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 St Benedict's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School rank in NSW?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 810th of 1,619 and St Benedict's Primary School is 675th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.