Clifton Hills Primary School vs Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Hills Primary School
Kelmscott · Government primary · K-6
454 students · ICSEA 1006
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kelmscott · Catholic primary · PP-6
180 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Clifton Hills Primary School Kelmscott WA | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kelmscott WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #360 of 583 | #217 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3305 of 4,908 | #2118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 454 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 236 | 78 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Kelmscott 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5550 | www.gsk.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 41.7).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •Clifton Hills Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 180.
- •Clifton Hills Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd Catholic Primary 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 Clifton Hills Primary School better than Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 41.7 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 Clifton Hills Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Kelmscott in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Hills Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Clifton Hills Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Clifton Hills Primary School is 360th of 583 and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 217th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.