Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs Spring Mountain State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Springfield Lakes · Catholic primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1068
Spring Mountain State School
Spring Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
939 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Springfield Lakes QLD | Spring Mountain State School Spring Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 804 | #36 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1127 of 4,908 | #418 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 939 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 258 | 432 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | +382% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Springfield Lakes 4300 | Spring Mountain 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | springmountainss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spring Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 68.8).
- •Spring Mountain State School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spring Mountain State School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Spring Mountain State School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 527.
- •Spring Mountain State School has grown faster over five years (382% vs 47%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Spring Mountain State 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 Spring Mountain State School?
On the Success Index, Spring Mountain State School ranks higher (76.7 vs 68.8 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 Spring Mountain State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield Lakes and Spring Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spring Mountain State School has 15.6.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Spring Mountain State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 114th of 804 and Spring Mountain State School is 36th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.