Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs Sowilo Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Sowilo Community High School
Kelmscott · Independent special · 7-12
78 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kelmscott WA | Sowilo Community High School Kelmscott WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2118 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 180 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 102 | 44 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Kelmscott 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsk.wa.edu.au | www.sowilo.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sowilo Community High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 78.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sowilo Community High School is an independent 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 Sowilo Community High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Sowilo Community High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Kelmscott 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 Sowilo Community High School has 13.0.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Sowilo Community High School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 217th of 583 and Sowilo Community High School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.