Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School vs St Helena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 37 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
St Helena's Catholic Primary School
Ellenbrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kelmscott WA | St Helena's Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 583 | #277 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2118 of 4,908 | #2572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 180 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 102 | 199 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Armadale | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsk.wa.edu.au | www.sthelenas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 51.7).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.3).
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 180.
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 St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 51.7 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 Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Ellenbrook 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 St Helena's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 217th of 583 and St Helena's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.