Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton vs Greater Shepparton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 811
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Shepparton · Government high school · 7-12
1,967 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Greater Shepparton Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1288 of 1,290 | #348 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4838 of 4,908 | #1458 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 196 | 1,967 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 89 | 968 / 999 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 217 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 171.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 114.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 16% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au | www.gssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton scores higher on the Success Index (18.3 vs 15.2).
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (887 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 196.
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 Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton better than Greater Shepparton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton ranks higher (18.3 vs 15.2 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 Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Greater Shepparton Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greater Shepparton Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Greater Shepparton Secondary College rank in VIC?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 and Greater Shepparton Secondary College is 348th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.