Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton vs Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
589 students · ICSEA 951
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 811
| Measure | Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1187 of 1,290 | #1288 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3866 of 4,908 | #4838 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 589 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 310 | 107 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 811 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 33% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3632 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton scores higher on the Success Index (33.5 vs 18.3).
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 589 students compared with 196.
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -17%).
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 Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton better than Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton?
On the Success Index, Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton ranks higher (33.5 vs 18.3 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 Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has 11.1.
How do Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton rank in VIC?
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is 1187th of 1,290 and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.