Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 25 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Hilton · Catholic primary · PP-6
190 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge WA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Hilton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 583 | #158 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1608 of 4,908 | #1617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 431 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 226 | 84 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lockridge 6054 | Hilton 6163 |
| Council area | Swan | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsl.wa.edu.au/ | www.olmchilt.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.4 vs 63.3).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.2).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 190.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Lockridge and Hilton 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.2.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School rank in WA?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 156th of 583 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 158th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.