Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School is a Catholic primary school in Wheelers Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1151, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 474 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 77% of students have a language background other than English.
Wheelers Hill VIC 3150. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd School compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd School ranks 79th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Monash Special Developmental School, a government combined school 0.1 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 School scores 1151, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd 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 Wheelers Hill
Good Shepherd School is located in Wheelers Hill, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,818/wk and median rent of $481/wk. Population: 20,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wheelers Hill suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash Special Developmental SchoolGovernment Combined · Wheelers Hill | 0.1 km | 1067 | 84 lower | 202 |
| Mazenod CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mulgrave | 0.8 km | 1089 | 62 lower | 1,469 |
| Brandon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wheelers Hill | 0.9 km | 1127 | 24 lower | 561 |
| Brentwood Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Glen Waverley | 1.0 km | 1097 | 54 lower | 1,565 |
| Glen Waverley South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.3 km | 1077 | 74 lower | 300 |
| Wheelers Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wheelers Hill | 1.3 km | 1151 | same | 699 |
| Wheelers Hill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wheelers Hill | 1.4 km | 1037 | 114 lower | 711 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd School a government school?
No, Good Shepherd School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd School offer?
Good Shepherd School offers Prep-6.
What is Good Shepherd School's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd School has an ICSEA score of 1151, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd School?
Good Shepherd School has 474 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd School?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd School are Monash Special Developmental School (0.1 km), Mazenod College (0.8 km), Brandon Park Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Good Shepherd School located?
Good Shepherd School is located in Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150. Visit the school website at http://www.goodshep.vic.edu.au.