Ainslie Parklands Primary School vs Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie Parklands Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1044
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
Croydon Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
658 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Ainslie Parklands Primary School Croydon VIC | Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Croydon Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,290 | #43 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1770 of 4,908 | #68 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 44 | 335 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon Hills 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ainslieparklandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.gslps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 61.7).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.0).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 93.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -38%).
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School 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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School better than Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 61.7 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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has 15.0.
How do Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School rank in VIC?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School is 610th of 1,290 and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is 43rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.