George Street Primary School - Hamilton vs Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Primary School - Hamilton
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 877
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
193 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | George Street Primary School - Hamilton Hamilton VIC | Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #142 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #534 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 67 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 75 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | george.street.ps.hamilton@education.vic.gov.au | www.gsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 21.2).
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.5).
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus is the larger school with 193 students compared with 67.
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -30%).
- •George Street Primary School - Hamilton is a government school while Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus 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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton better than Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus ranks higher (55.8 vs 21.2 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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has 8.4.
How do George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus rank in VIC?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton is unranked and Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus is 142nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.