Good Shepherd Primary School
Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Plumpton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 72% have a language background other than English.
Plumpton NSW 2761. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Primary School ranks 761st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Plumpton High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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 Primary School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Good Shepherd Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Plumpton | 0.2 km | 966 | 73 lower | 1,182 |
| Western Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Plumpton | 0.2 km | 1073 | 34 higher | 387 |
| Plumpton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Plumpton | 0.4 km | 981 | 58 lower | 504 |
| Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Oakhurst | 0.6 km | 1072 | 33 higher | 1,028 |
| Hebersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hebersham | 0.7 km | 904 | 135 lower | 515 |
| Australian Islamic College of SydneyIndependent Combined · Mount Druitt | 1.2 km | 1077 | 38 higher | 1,289 |
| Hassall Grove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hassall Grove | 1.5 km | 959 | 80 lower | 623 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Primary School a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Primary School offer?
Good Shepherd Primary School offers K-6.
What is Good Shepherd Primary School's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Primary School?
Good Shepherd Primary School has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Primary School?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Primary School are Plumpton High School (0.2 km), Western Grammar School (0.2 km), Plumpton Public School (0.4 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Primary School located?
Good Shepherd Primary School is located in Plumpton, NSW 2761. Visit the school website at http://www.gsplumpton.catholic.edu.au.