Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Kelso State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Rasmussen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
276 students · ICSEA 928
Kelso State School
Kelso · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Rasmussen QLD | Kelso State School Kelso QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 804 | #800 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4213 of 4,908 | #4897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 135 | 144 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 43% |
| Suburb | Rasmussen 4815 | Kelso 4815 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au | kelsoss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 14.6).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Kelso State School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 276.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Kelso 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 School better than Kelso State School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (28.8 vs 14.6 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 School and Kelso State School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rasmussen and Kelso in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelso State School has 12.4.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Kelso State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 618th of 804 and Kelso State School is 800th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.