Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School vs North-Eastern Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
Croydon Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
658 students · ICSEA 1147
North-Eastern Montessori School
St Helena · Independent primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Croydon Hills VIC | North-Eastern Montessori School St Helena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 1,290 | #60 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #68 of 4,908 | #93 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 658 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 323 | 49 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon Hills 3136 | St Helena 3088 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslps.vic.edu.au | northeastern.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.4 vs 82.7).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North-Eastern Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.0).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 106.
- •North-Eastern Montessori School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 24%).
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 Lutheran Primary School better than North-Eastern Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and North-Eastern Montessori School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Croydon Hills and St Helena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North-Eastern Montessori School has 10.0.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and North-Eastern Montessori School rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is 43rd of 1,290 and North-Eastern Montessori School is 60th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.