Good Shepherd School vs Monash Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 129 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
Monash Special Developmental School
Wheelers Hill · Government special · U
202 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Good Shepherd School Wheelers Hill VIC | Monash Special Developmental School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #275 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 474 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 246 | 43 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshep.vic.edu.au | www.monashsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 15.6).
- •Good Shepherd School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 202.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -9%).
- •Good Shepherd School is a catholic school while Monash Special Developmental School is a government 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 Good Shepherd School better than Monash Special Developmental 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 School and Monash Special Developmental School?
About 129 m in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monash Special Developmental School has 5.2.
How do Good Shepherd School and Monash Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd School is 151st of 1,290 and Monash Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.