Gladstone Park Secondary College vs School of the Good Shepherd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 441 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 994
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Gladstone Park Secondary College Gladstone Park VIC | School of the Good Shepherd Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | #428 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,472 | #1078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,309 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 697 | 201 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 217 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstoneparksc.vic.edu.au | www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Good Shepherd scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 41.4).
- •School of the Good Shepherd has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 374.
- •School of the Good Shepherd has grown faster over five years (2% vs -20%).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is a government school while School of the Good Shepherd 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 Gladstone Park Secondary College better than School of the Good Shepherd?
On the Success Index, School of the Good Shepherd ranks higher (69.3 vs 41.4 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 Gladstone Park Secondary College and School of the Good Shepherd?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Park Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School of the Good Shepherd has 12.5.
How do Gladstone Park Secondary College and School of the Good Shepherd rank in VIC?
Gladstone Park Secondary College is 265th of 348 and School of the Good Shepherd is 428th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.