Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School vs Yarra Valley Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 869 m 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
Yarra Valley Grammar
Ringwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,899 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Croydon Hills VIC | Yarra Valley Grammar Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 1,290 | #32 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #68 of 4,908 | #64 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,899 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 323 | 812 / 1,087 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 259 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 23.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 166.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 92.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon Hills 3136 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslps.vic.edu.au | www.yvg.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.4 vs 83.0).
- •Yarra Valley Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarra Valley Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
- •Yarra Valley Grammar is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 658.
- •Yarra Valley Grammar has grown faster over five years (43% 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 Yarra Valley Grammar?
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 Yarra Valley Grammar?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Croydon Hills and Ringwood 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 Yarra Valley Grammar has 11.4.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and Yarra Valley Grammar rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is 43rd of 1,290 and Yarra Valley Grammar is 32nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.