Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Kiara College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Kiara College
Kiara · Government high school · 7-12
620 students · ICSEA 804
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge WA | Kiara College Kiara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 583 | #138 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1608 of 4,908 | #1462 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 431 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 226 | 248 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 804 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 28% |
| Suburb | Lockridge 6054 | Kiara 6054 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsl.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4112 |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 14.7).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 804), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kiara College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.2).
- •Kiara College is the larger school with 620 students compared with 431.
- •Kiara College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 4%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Kiara College 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 Kiara College?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (63.4 vs 14.7 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 School and Kiara College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lockridge and Kiara 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 Kiara College has 12.8.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Kiara College rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 156th of 583 and Kiara College is 138th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.