Good Shepherd School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 787 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd School
Wheelers Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 1151
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Good Shepherd School Wheelers Hill VIC | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 1,290 | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #275 of 4,908 | #77 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 474 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 246 | 0 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 67.2 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshep.vic.edu.au | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.7 vs 79.4).
- •Good Shepherd School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.6).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 474.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
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 School better than Mazenod College?
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 School and Mazenod College?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.3.
How do Good Shepherd School and Mazenod College rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd School is 151st of 1,290 and Mazenod College is 34th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.