Good Shepherd Christian School vs Strathpine West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.3 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
Strathpine West State School
Strathpine · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Good Shepherd Christian School Albany Creek QLD | Strathpine West State School Strathpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 275 | #486 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #320 of 1,259 | #3507 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 214 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 121 | 209 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 24 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 16% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Strathpine 4500 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gscs.qld.edu.au | strathpinewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 38.9).
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.3).
- •Strathpine West State School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 214.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has grown faster over five years (96% vs -13%).
- •Good Shepherd Christian School is a independent school while Strathpine West 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 Christian School better than Strathpine West State School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Christian School ranks higher (67.3 vs 38.9 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 Christian School and Strathpine West State School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Strathpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Christian School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathpine West State School has 13.3.
How do Good Shepherd Christian School and Strathpine West State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Christian School is 52nd of 275 and Strathpine West State School is 486th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.