Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an independent combined school in Howard Springs, NT offering T-12. With an ICSEA score of 1025, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,117 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Howard Springs NT 0835. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Lutheran College compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Lutheran College ranks 7th of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is MacKillop Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 1.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Good Shepherd Lutheran College scores 1025, near average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Howard Springs
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is located in Howard Springs, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,560/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,153.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Howard Springs suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd Lutheran College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Lutheran College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Johnston | 1.7 km | 1001 | 24 lower | 795 |
| Howard Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Howard Springs | 2.2 km | 951 | 74 lower | 277 |
| Mother Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Zuccoli | 2.6 km | 1027 | 2 higher | 379 |
| Zuccoli Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Zuccoli | 2.7 km | 989 | 36 lower | 537 |
| Bakewell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bakewell | 3.4 km | 978 | 47 lower | 616 |
| Rosebery Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosebery | 3.8 km | 964 | 61 lower | 349 |
| Woodroffe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodroffe | 4.8 km | 842 | 183 lower | 327 |
| Gray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gray | 4.9 km | 808 | 217 lower | 283 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran College a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Lutheran College offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College offers T-12.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran College's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College has an ICSEA score of 1025, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran College?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College has 1,117 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Lutheran College?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Lutheran College are MacKillop Catholic College (1.7 km), Howard Springs Primary School (2.2 km), Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran College located?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is located in Howard Springs, NT 0835. Visit the school website at https://www.goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/.