Gladstone Views Primary School vs School of the Good Shepherd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 818 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Views Primary School
Gladstone Park · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 997
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Gladstone Views Primary School Gladstone Park VIC | School of the Good Shepherd Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1080 of 1,290 | #428 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3440 of 4,908 | #1078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 173 | 201 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gvps.vic.edu.au | www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Good Shepherd scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 39.7).
- •School of the Good Shepherd has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School of the Good Shepherd has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •School of the Good Shepherd is the larger school with 374 students compared with 312.
- •School of the Good Shepherd has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Gladstone Views Primary School 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 Views Primary School better than School of the Good Shepherd?
On the Success Index, School of the Good Shepherd ranks higher (69.3 vs 39.7 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 Gladstone Views Primary School and School of the Good Shepherd?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Views Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School of the Good Shepherd has 12.5.
How do Gladstone Views Primary School and School of the Good Shepherd rank in VIC?
Gladstone Views Primary School is 1080th of 1,290 and School of the Good Shepherd is 428th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.