Good Shepherd Primary School vs Richard Johnson Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 624 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
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Plumpton NSW | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #813 of 1,619 | #174 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2491 of 4,908 | #558 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 626 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 339 | 529 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Oakhurst 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsplumpton.catholic.edu.au | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 52.9).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 626.
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Richard Johnson Anglican College is an independent 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Richard Johnson Anglican College ranks higher (54.4 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 Good Shepherd Primary School and Richard Johnson Anglican College?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Plumpton and Oakhurst 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Richard Johnson Anglican College rank in NSW?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 813th of 1,619 and Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.