Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Hoxton Park, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 96% have a language background other than English.
Hoxton Park NSW 2171. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks 778th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Samaritan Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Catholic 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.
About Hoxton Park
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is located in Hoxton Park, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,960/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 4,572.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hoxton Park suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hinchinbrook | 0.5 km | 1006 | 31 lower | 1,297 |
| Hoxton Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hinchinbrook | 1.1 km | 940 | 97 lower | 895 |
| Hoxton Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoxton Park | 1.2 km | 985 | 52 lower | 531 |
| Miller Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miller | 1.6 km | 880 | 157 lower | 266 |
| Amity CollegeIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.8 km | 1096 | 59 higher | 2,588 |
| Miller High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miller | 1.9 km | 878 | 159 lower | 816 |
| Hinchinbrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hinchinbrook | 1.9 km | 959 | 78 lower | 487 |
| Middleton Grange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Middleton Grange | 1.9 km | 1010 | 27 lower | 465 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carnes Hill | 2.0 km | 1059 | 22 higher | 669 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School offer?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School are Good Samaritan Catholic College (0.5 km), Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton Park (0.8 km), Hoxton Park High School (1.1 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School located?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is located in Hoxton Park, NSW 2171. Visit the school website at https://gshoxtonpark.syd.catholic.edu.au.