Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 848 m 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
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
Springfield Central · Independent combined · Prep-12
784 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Springfield Lakes QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Springfield Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 804 | #33 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1127 of 4,908 | #256 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 527 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 258 | 400 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 36.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springfield Lakes 4300 | Springfield Central 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 68.8).
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is the larger school with 784 students compared with 527.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 28%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Peters Lutheran College Springfield 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 Catholic Primary School better than St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
On the Success Index, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield ranks higher (70.5 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 St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Springfield Lakes and Springfield Central 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 St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has 14.9.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 114th of 804 and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is 33rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.