Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus vs St Thomas Aquinas College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 316 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
193 students · ICSEA 1028
St Thomas Aquinas College
Tynong · Independent combined · Prep-12
204 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus Hamilton VIC | St Thomas Aquinas College Tynong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 239 | #162 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #534 of 1,259 | #712 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 193 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 118 | 106 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Tynong 3813 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gsc.vic.edu.au | www.stac.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 47.4).
- •St Thomas Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas Aquinas College is the larger school with 204 students compared with 193.
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -27%).
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 Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus better than St Thomas Aquinas College?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus ranks higher (55.8 vs 47.4 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 Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus and St Thomas Aquinas College?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Tynong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas Aquinas College has 8.6.
How do Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus and St Thomas Aquinas College rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus is 142nd of 239 and St Thomas Aquinas College is 162nd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.