School of the Good Shepherd vs Westmeadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1046
Westmeadows Primary School
Westmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | School of the Good Shepherd Gladstone Park VIC | Westmeadows Primary School Westmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #428 of 1,290 | #1028 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1078 of 4,908 | #3233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 173 | 229 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Westmeadows 3049 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au | www.westmeadows.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Good Shepherd scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 42.9).
- •School of the Good Shepherd has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School of the Good Shepherd has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Westmeadows Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 374.
- •School of the Good Shepherd has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •School of the Good Shepherd is a catholic school while Westmeadows Primary 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 School of the Good Shepherd better than Westmeadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, School of the Good Shepherd ranks higher (69.3 vs 42.9 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 School of the Good Shepherd and Westmeadows Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Westmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
School of the Good Shepherd has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westmeadows Primary School has 13.7.
How do School of the Good Shepherd and Westmeadows Primary School rank in VIC?
School of the Good Shepherd is 428th of 1,290 and Westmeadows Primary School is 1028th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.