Good Shepherd Primary School vs Western Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 223 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
Western Grammar School
Plumpton · Independent combined · K-12
387 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Good Shepherd Primary School Plumpton NSW | Western Grammar School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #813 of 1,619 | #130 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2491 of 4,908 | #418 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 626 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 339 | 200 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsplumpton.catholic.edu.au | www.wgs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 52.9).
- •Western Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 387.
- •Western Grammar School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -8%).
- •Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic school while Western Grammar School 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 Western Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Western Grammar School ranks higher (62.3 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 Western Grammar School?
About 223 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 Western Grammar School has 14.7.
How do Good Shepherd Primary School and Western Grammar School rank in NSW?
Good Shepherd Primary School is 813th of 1,619 and Western Grammar School is 130th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.