Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs Kingsley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kelmscott · Catholic primary · PP-6
180 students · ICSEA 1039
Kingsley Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
254 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kelmscott WA | Kingsley Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 583 | #520 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2118 of 4,908 | #4513 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 180 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 102 | 105 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 16% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsk.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5506 |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 24.8).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Kingsley Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 180.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Kingsley 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 Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School better than Kingsley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 24.8 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 Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Kingsley Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsley Primary School has 15.9.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Kingsley Primary School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 217th of 583 and Kingsley Primary School is 520th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.