School of the Good Shepherd
School of the Good Shepherd is a Catholic primary school in Gladstone Park, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 14% of students have a language background other than English.
Gladstone Park VIC 3043. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How School of the Good Shepherd compares
By ICSEA, School of the Good Shepherd ranks 646th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gladstone Park Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.4 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. School of the Good Shepherd scores 1046, near average.
Enrolment and location
School of the Good Shepherd 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 Gladstone Park
School of the Good Shepherd is located in Gladstone Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,452/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 8,213.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gladstone Park suburb profileSchools near School of the Good Shepherd
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs School of the Good Shepherd | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gladstone Park | 0.4 km | 994 | 52 lower | 1,309 |
| Gladstone Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladstone Park | 0.6 km | 1011 | 35 lower | 408 |
| Gladstone Views Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladstone Park | 0.8 km | 997 | 49 lower | 312 |
| Tullamarine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tullamarine | 1.3 km | 997 | 49 lower | 206 |
| Westmeadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westmeadows | 2.0 km | 992 | 54 lower | 463 |
| Jacana School for AutismGovernment Combined · Jacana | 2.2 km | 1005 | 41 lower | 228 |
| Glenroy West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenroy | 2.3 km | 1031 | 15 lower | 333 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is School of the Good Shepherd a government school?
No, School of the Good Shepherd is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does School of the Good Shepherd offer?
School of the Good Shepherd offers Prep-6.
What is School of the Good Shepherd's ICSEA score?
School of the Good Shepherd has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend School of the Good Shepherd?
School of the Good Shepherd has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near School of the Good Shepherd?
The nearest schools to School of the Good Shepherd are Gladstone Park Secondary College (0.4 km), Gladstone Park Primary School (0.6 km), Gladstone Views Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is School of the Good Shepherd located?
School of the Good Shepherd is located in Gladstone Park, VIC 3043. Visit the school website at http://www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au.