Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Hampton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Lockridge · Catholic primary · PP-6
431 students · ICSEA 1064
Hampton Senior High School
Morley · Government high school · 7-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge WA | Hampton Senior High School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 583 | #74 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1608 of 4,908 | #875 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 226 | 539 / 553 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 82.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 47.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lockridge 6054 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Swan | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsl.wa.edu.au/ | hampton.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 43.4).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.2).
- •Hampton Senior High School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 431.
- •Hampton Senior High School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 4%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Hampton Senior High 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 School better than Hampton Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (63.4 vs 43.4 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 School and Hampton Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lockridge and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hampton Senior High School has 13.2.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Hampton Senior High School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 156th of 583 and Hampton Senior High School is 74th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.