Good Shepherd Primary School vs Plumpton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 443 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Primary School
Plumpton · Catholic primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1039
Plumpton Public School
Plumpton · Government primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Plumpton NSW | Plumpton Public School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #813 of 1,619 | #1113 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2491 of 4,908 | #3482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 626 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 339 | 240 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsplumpton.catholic.edu.au | plumpton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 39.2).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 504.
- •Plumpton Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Plumpton 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 Primary School better than Plumpton Public School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 39.2 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 Plumpton Public School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Plumpton and Plumpton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plumpton Public School has 14.3.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Plumpton Public School rank in NSW?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 813th of 1,619 and Plumpton Public School is 1113th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.