Good Shepherd Christian School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Christian School
Albany Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
214 students · ICSEA 1061
St Paul's School
Bald Hills · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,283 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Good Shepherd Christian School Albany Creek QLD | St Paul's School Bald Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 275 | #35 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #320 of 1,259 | #261 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 214 | 1,283 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 121 | 632 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 24 | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 95.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Bald Hills 4036 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gscs.qld.edu.au | www.stpauls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 67.3).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.4).
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 214.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 6%).
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 Christian School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (70.2 vs 67.3 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 Christian School and St Paul's School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Bald Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Christian School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 13.4.
How do Good Shepherd Christian School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Christian School is 52nd of 275 and St Paul's School is 35th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.