Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Rasmussen State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 537 m 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
Rasmussen State School
Rasmussen · Government primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 784
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Rasmussen QLD | Rasmussen State School Rasmussen QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 804 | #798 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4213 of 4,908 | #4894 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 135 | 159 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 784 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 64% |
| Suburb | Rasmussen 4815 | Rasmussen 4815 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au | rasmussenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 14.9).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 784), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Rasmussen State School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 276.
- •Rasmussen State School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -27%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Rasmussen 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 Rasmussen State School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (28.8 vs 14.9 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 Catholic School and Rasmussen State School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Rasmussen and Rasmussen in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rasmussen State School has 13.5.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Rasmussen State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 618th of 804 and Rasmussen State School is 798th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.