Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs The Springfield Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 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
The Springfield Anglican College
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,124 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Springfield Lakes QLD | The Springfield Anglican College Springfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 804 | #59 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1127 of 4,908 | #335 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,124 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 258 | 612 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 85.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Springfield Lakes 4300 | Springfield 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | tsac.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 66.5).
- •The Springfield Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Springfield Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.7).
- •The Springfield Anglican College is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 527.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 5%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Springfield 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 Catholic Primary School better than The Springfield Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 66.5 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 The Springfield Anglican College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Springfield Lakes and Springfield 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 The Springfield Anglican College has 13.1.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and The Springfield Anglican College rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 114th of 804 and The Springfield Anglican College is 59th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.