Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Rasmussen, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 928, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Rasmussen QLD 4815. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks 849th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rasmussen State School, a government primary 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 School scores 928, below average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Catholic 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 Rasmussen
Good Shepherd Catholic School is located in Rasmussen, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $263/wk. Population: 4,669.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rasmussen suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen State SchoolGovernment Primary · Rasmussen | 0.5 km | 784 | 144 lower | 336 |
| Kelso State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kelso | 2.7 km | 828 | 100 lower | 303 |
| Thuringowa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Condon | 3.2 km | 842 | 86 lower | 659 |
| Carinity Education - ShalomIndependent Combined · Condon | 5.1 km | 688 | 240 lower | 237 |
| Ryan Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Kirwan | 5.4 km | 1020 | 92 higher | 2,019 |
| Weir State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thuringowa Central | 5.5 km | 838 | 90 lower | 747 |
| Tec-NQIndependent Secondary · Douglas | 6.3 km | 972 | 44 higher | 375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Catholic School a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Catholic School offer?
Good Shepherd Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 928, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic School?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Catholic School are Rasmussen State School (0.5 km), Kelso State School (2.7 km), Thuringowa State High School (3.2 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Catholic School located?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is located in Rasmussen, QLD 4815. Visit the school website at http://www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au.