Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is an independent primary school in Croydon Hills, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 658 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 42% of students have a language background other than English.
Croydon Hills VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School ranks 95th 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 highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Luther College, an independent 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. Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School scores 1147, above average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School 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 Croydon Hills
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is located in Croydon Hills, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,437/wk and median rent of $491/wk. Population: 4,839.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Croydon Hills suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 0.4 km | 1127 | 20 lower | 1,219 |
| Croydon Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon Hills | 0.8 km | 1095 | 52 lower | 737 |
| Yarra Valley GrammarIndependent Combined · Ringwood | 0.9 km | 1155 | 8 higher | 1,899 |
| Kalinda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 1.5 km | 1097 | 50 lower | 424 |
| Melba Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Croydon | 1.5 km | 1003 | 144 lower | 663 |
| Croydon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.6 km | 955 | 192 lower | 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has 658 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School are Luther College (0.4 km), Croydon Hills Primary School (0.8 km), Yarra Valley Grammar (0.9 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School located?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is located in Croydon Hills, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.gslps.vic.edu.au.