Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Lockridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 886 m 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
Lockridge Primary School
Lockridge · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge WA | Lockridge Primary School Lockridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 583 | #553 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1608 of 4,908 | #4743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 431 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 226 | 129 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 44% |
| Suburb | Lockridge 6054 | Lockridge 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=5536 |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 20.7).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 851), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lockridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.2).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 282.
- •Lockridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 4%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Lockridge 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 School better than Lockridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (63.4 vs 20.7 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 Lockridge Primary School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Lockridge and Lockridge 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 Lockridge Primary School has 14.5.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Lockridge Primary School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 156th of 583 and Lockridge Primary School is 553rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.