Beechboro Primary School vs Good Shepherd Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechboro Primary School
Beechboro · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 813
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Lockridge · Catholic primary · PP-6
431 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Beechboro Primary School Beechboro WA | Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 583 | #156 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4762 of 4,908 | #1608 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 273 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 142 | 205 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 813 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beechboro 6063 | Lockridge 6054 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5696 | www.gsl.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 20.3).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 813), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechboro Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.2).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 273.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -21%).
- •Beechboro Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd Catholic 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 Beechboro Primary School better than Good Shepherd Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (63.4 vs 20.3 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 Beechboro Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Beechboro and Lockridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechboro Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Catholic School has 19.2.
How do Beechboro Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic School rank in WA?
Beechboro Primary School is 555th of 583 and Good Shepherd Catholic School is 156th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.