Brandon Park Primary School vs Good Shepherd School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 934 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1127
Good Shepherd School
Wheelers Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Brandon Park Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC | Good Shepherd School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 1,290 | #151 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #559 of 4,908 | #275 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 561 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 228 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpps.vic.edu.au | www.goodshep.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 74.7).
- •Good Shepherd School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brandon Park Primary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 474.
- •Brandon Park Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd School is a catholic 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 Brandon Park Primary School better than Good Shepherd School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd School ranks higher (78.7 vs 74.7 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 Brandon Park Primary School and Good Shepherd School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brandon Park Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd School has 15.6.
How do Brandon Park Primary School and Good Shepherd School rank in VIC?
Brandon Park Primary School is 264th of 1,290 and Good Shepherd School is 151st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.