Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
St Brendan's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
347 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | St Brendan's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1288 of 1,290 | #788 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4838 of 4,908 | #2369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 196 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 89 | 179 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 9% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au | www.sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 18.3).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 196.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is a government school while St Brendan's School is a catholic 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 Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (54.5 vs 18.3 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 St Brendan's School?
About 1.3 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 St Brendan's School has 14.5.
How do Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 788th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.