485BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 16, 2013

1933 Act Registration No. 033-17619

1940 Act Registration No. 811-05349

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933	þ
Pre-Effective Amendment No.	¨
Post-Effective Amendment No. 343	þ

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940	þ
Amendment No. 344	þ

(Check appropriate box or boxes)

GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (312) 655-4400

CAROLINE KRAUS, ESQ.

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

200 West Street

New York, New York 10282

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copies to:

STEPHEN H. BIER, ESQ.

Dechert LLP

1095 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after the effective date of the registration statement

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)

þ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b)

¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

¨ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

¨ this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This filing relates solely to the following series and classes of the Registrant:

Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Service Shares, Institutional Shares, Class IR Shares and Class R Shares of the Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund, Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund, Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund, Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund, Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund and Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund;

Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Service Shares, Institutional Shares and Class IR Shares of the Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund^SM;

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Institutional Shares, Class IR Shares and Class R Shares of the Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund, Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund and Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund; and

Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Institutional Shares, Class IR Shares and Class R Shares of the Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 343 under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 343 to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City and State of New York on the 16^th day of January, 2013.

GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST (A Delaware statutory trust)
By:	/s/ Caroline Kraus
	Caroline Kraus
	Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment to said Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Name	Title	Date
1James A. McNamara James A. McNamara	President (Chief Executive Officer) and Trustee	January 16, 2013
1George F. Travers George F. Travers	Principal Financial Officer and Senior Vice President	January 16, 2013
1Ashok N. Bakhru Ashok N. Bakhru	Chairman and Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Donald C. Burke Donald C. Burke	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1John P. Coblentz, Jr. John P. Coblentz, Jr.	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Diana M. Daniels Diana M. Daniels	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Joseph P. LoRusso Joseph P. LoRusso	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Jessica Palmer Jessica Palmer	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Alan A. Shuch Alan A. Shuch	Trustee	January 16, 2013
1Richard P. Strubel Richard P. Strubel	Trustee	January 16, 2013

By:	/s/ Caroline Kraus
	Caroline Kraus,
	Attorney-In-Fact

¹  Pursuant to powers of attorney previously filed.

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned Secretary for Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) hereby certifies that the Board of Trustees of the Trust duly adopted the following resolution at a meeting of the Board held on August 15-16, 2012.

RESOLVED, that the Trustees and Officers of the Trust who may be required to execute any amendments to the Trust’s Registration Statement be, and each hereby is, authorized to execute a power of attorney appointing James A. McNamara, Caroline Kraus, Andrew Murphy, Robert Griffith and Matthew Wolfe, jointly and severally, their attorneys-in-fact, each with power of substitution, for said Trustees and Officers in any and all capacities to sign the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 of the Trust and any and all amendments to such Registration Statement, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC, the Trustees and Officers hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may do or may have caused to be done by virtue hereof.

Dated: January 16, 2013

/s/ Caroline Kraus

Caroline Kraus,

Secretary

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of the Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 54% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	54.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of the Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for consistent long-term growth. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.33%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09         +19.20% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08        –28.16%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.51%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.15%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	661
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	968
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,296
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,223
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(27.47%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	23.82%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	5.74%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	1.58%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	7.79%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	11.15%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(40.21%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	43.47%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	10.53%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(3.00%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	20.33%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	19.20%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(28.16%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.32%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.71%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.03%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.53%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.26%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.90%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	693
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	972
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,377
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,378
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	193
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	672
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,177
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,378
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.56%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.78%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	(0.02%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.55%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.26%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.90%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	293
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	672
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,177
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,567
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	193
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	672
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,177
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,567
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.70%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.35%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	(0.16%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.82%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.11%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.75%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	77
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	317
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	577
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,319
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(2.67%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.78%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.99%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.61%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.61%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.25%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	127
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	473
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	842
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,881
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.00%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.38%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.07%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.26%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.90%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	92
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	364
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	657
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,491
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(2.86%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	13.44%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.76%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.36%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.40%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	143
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	519
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	920
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,043
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.25%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	12.95%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.34%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.73%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.02%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.53%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.60%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.03%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.45%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	16.24%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	16.24%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.71% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund

Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation and growth of income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.27%	0.27%	0.27%	0.12%	0.62%	0.27%	0.27%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.27%	0.27%	0.27%	0.12%	0.12%	0.27%	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.22%	1.97%	1.97%	0.82%	1.32%	0.97%	1.47%
Fee Waiver	[1]	(0.03%)	(0.03%)	(0.03%)	(0.03%)	(0.03%)	(0.03%)	(0.03%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.19%	1.94%	1.94%	0.79%	1.29%	0.94%	1.44%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assumingcomplete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	665	913	1,181	1,944
Class B Shares	697	915	1,260	2,099
Class C Shares	297	615	1,060	2,293
Institutional Shares	81	259	452	1,011
Service Shares	131	415	721	1,588
Class IR Shares	96	306	533	1,187
Class R Shares	147	462	800	1,755

Assumingno redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	197	615	1,060	2,099
Class C Shares	197	615	1,060	2,293

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 115% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments that the Investment Adviser considers to have favorable prospects for capital appreciation and/or dividend-paying ability. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, including preferred and convertible securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in emerging countries and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, that offer the potential to further the Fund’s investment objective.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of broad-based securities market indices. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.64%.
Best Quarter
Q3 ’09                  +15.28%
Worst Quarter
Q4 ’08                  –20.47%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(12.75%)	(5.53%)	2.15%	5.11%	Feb. 05, 1993
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(12.94%)	(6.15%)	1.60%	4.11%	Feb. 05, 1993
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(8.04%)	(4.60%)	1.84%	4.08%	Feb. 05, 1993
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	8.32%	Feb. 05, 1993
Class A Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	7.70%	Feb. 05, 1993
Class B Shares	(12.98%)	(5.56%)	2.10%	2.92%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	6.90%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	6.15%	May 01, 1996
Class C Shares	(9.29%)	(5.17%)	1.96%	(0.05%)	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	4.96%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	3.99%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	(7.30%)	(4.09%)	3.13%	3.62%	Jun. 03, 1996
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	6.86%	Jun. 03, 1996
Institutional Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	6.01%	Jun. 03, 1996
Service Shares	(7.79%)	(4.56%)	2.62%	3.24%	Mar. 06, 1996
Service Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	6.84%	Mar. 06, 1996
Service Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	6.28%	Mar. 06, 1996
Class IR Shares	(7.44%)			(5.61%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%			(3.40%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%			(1.77%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(7.93%)			(6.07%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%			(3.40%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%			(1.77%)	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.054% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund
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Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.22%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.19%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	665
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	913
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,181
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,944
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(11.60%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	23.96%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	18.33%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	3.69%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	22.26%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	1.42%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(35.43%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	18.26%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	11.48%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(7.69%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	17.64%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	15.28%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(20.47%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(12.75%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.53%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.15%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.11%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 05, 1993
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.97%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.94%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	697
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	915
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,260
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,099
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	197
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	615
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,060
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,099
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(12.98%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.56%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.92%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.97%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.94%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	297
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	615
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,060
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,293
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	197
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	615
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,060
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,293
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.29%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.17%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.96%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.12%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.12%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.82%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.79%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	81
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	259
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	452
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,011
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.30%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.09%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.13%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.62%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 03, 1996
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.12%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.62%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.32%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.29%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	131
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	415
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	721
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,588
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.79%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.56%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.62%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.24%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Mar. 06, 1996
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.97%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.94%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	96
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	306
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	533
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,187
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.44%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.61%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.47%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.03%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.44%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	147
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	462
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	800
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,755
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.93%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(6.07%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(12.94%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.15%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.60%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.11%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 05, 1993
Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.04%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.60%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.84%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.08%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 05, 1993
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.32%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 05, 1993
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.90%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.96%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.86%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 03, 1996
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.84%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Mar. 06, 1996
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.40%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.40%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.70%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 05, 1993
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.15%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.01%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 03, 1996
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.28%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Mar. 06, 1996
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.77%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.77%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.054% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Document Creation Date	dei_DocumentCreationDate	Dec. 27, 2012

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	50.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation” have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Value Index at the time of investment. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Value Index was between $42.7 million and $4.8 billion. Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s investment horizon for ownership of stocks will be two to three years. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may also invest in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in emerging countries and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations outside the range of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Value Index at the time of investment and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 13.08%. Best Quarter Q2 ’03 +19.97% Worst Quarter Q4 ’08 –24.77%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.44%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.36%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	681
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	973
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,286
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,173
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(7.58%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	43.27%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	18.90%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	3.18%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	17.34%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	(5.71%)
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(27.15%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	27.70%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	25.88%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	0.42%
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	13.08%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2003
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	19.97%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(24.77%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.11%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.92%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.15%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.51%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 22, 1992
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.19%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.11%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	714
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	977
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,367
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,328
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	214
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	677
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,167
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,328
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.31%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.91%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.19%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.11%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	314
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	677
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,167
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,517
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	214
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	677
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,167
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,517
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.32%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.32%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.97%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.98%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.04%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.96%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	98
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	323
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	566
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,264
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.81%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.20%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.22%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.57%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.54%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.46%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	149
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	479
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	832
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,828
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.32%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.99%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.66%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.69%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.19%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.11%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	113
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	370
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	647
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,436
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.67%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.93%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.69%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.61%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	164
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	525
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	910
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,991
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.19%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.44%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.14%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.40%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 22, 1992
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(2.97%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.58%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.04%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.04%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 22, 1992
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	10.38%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 22, 1992
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.01%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.01%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of no higher than 0.93% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund (achieved by applying this rate to the first $2 billion in Fund assets, and the lower contractual rates thereafter); and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 59% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	59.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments with a primary focus on mid-cap companies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital or a company no longer fits within the Fund’s definition of a mid cap company. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.18%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09          22.45% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08        –28.68%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class, B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class, B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.41%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.35%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	680
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	966
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,273
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,143
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(27.19%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	32.39%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	15.87%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	4.44%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	6.14%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	19.33%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(40.12%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	57.58%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	18.63%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(4.06%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	17.18%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	22.45%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(28.68%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.35%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.88%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.12%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.25%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.16%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	713
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	970
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,354
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,298
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	213
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	670
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,154
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,298
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.60%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.85%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.07%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.27%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.16%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	313
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	670
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,154
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,488
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	213
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	670
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,154
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,488
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.74%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.28%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.93%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.92%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.01%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.95%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	97
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	316
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	552
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,231
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.70%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	5.48%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.13%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	10.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.56%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.51%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.45%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	148
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	471
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	818
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,796
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.17%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.96%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.61%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.62%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.16%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	112
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	363
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	633
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,404
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.81%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.46%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.66%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.06%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.60%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	163
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	518
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	897
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,960
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.30%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.97%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(10.19%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.87%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.46%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.54%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.92%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.09%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.44%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.07%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.44%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.44%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.44%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.44%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.44%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1999
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.37%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund | Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.65%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.37%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.90% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 80% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	80.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in mid-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell Midcap® Value Index at the time of investment. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap® Value Index was between $302.4 million and $20.2 billion. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may also invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations outside the range of companies constituting the Russell Midcap® Value Index at the time of investment and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 13.85%. Best Quarter Q3 ‘09 +19.51% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08 –23.79%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.15%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	661
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	895
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,148
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,871
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(5.11%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	27.52%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	25.29%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	12.44%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	15.61%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	2.91%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(36.65%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	32.70%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	24.36%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(6.61%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	13.85%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	19.51%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(23.79%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(11.75%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.06%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.46%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.95%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.90%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	693
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	897
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,226
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,027
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	193
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	597
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,026
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,027
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(11.96%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.08%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.41%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.94%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.90%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	293
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	597
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,026
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,222
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	193
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	597
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,026
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,222
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.26%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.26%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.59%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.75%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	77
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	240
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	417
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	930
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.26%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.47%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.49%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	10.29%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 01, 1995
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.56%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.25%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	127
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	397
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	686
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,511
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.71%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.03%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.97%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.45%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 18, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.90%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	92
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	287
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	498
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,108
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.37%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.11%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.40%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	143
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	443
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	766
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,680
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.87%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	13.89%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(11.81%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.53%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.76%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.55%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.95%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.57%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.04%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.04%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.04%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.04%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.91%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 01, 1995
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.04%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.93%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 18, 1997
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund | Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.38%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	16.52%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 06, 2009

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

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Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 32% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	32.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments in small-, mid- and large-cap issuers. In addition, under normal circumstances, the Fund expects that approximately 90% of its Net Assets will be invested in such equity investments in small-, mid- and large-cap issuers. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Net Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for consistent long-term growth. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in fixed income securities (including high yield fixed income securities), such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 19.31%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09          +20.03% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘11          –16.64%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.89%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.14%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(1.88%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.26%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	671
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,298
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,949
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,685
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	49.85%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	14.30%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(5.24%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	19.31%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	20.03%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2011
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(16.64%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(10.45%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.11%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.89%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.89%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(1.88%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.01%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	304
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,014
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,842
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,995
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	204
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	1,014
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,842
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,995
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.85%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.86%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.74%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.74%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(1.88%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	88
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	671
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,282
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,932
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.90%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.00%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.89%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.89%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(1.88%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.01%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	103
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	717
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,357
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,079
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.01%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.86%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.89%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.39%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(1.88%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.51%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	154
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	867
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,603
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,549
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.46%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.35%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(11.20%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.57%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.76%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.85%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.18%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.18%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.18%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.18%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund | Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.18%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jan. 31, 2008

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 76% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	76.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in U.S. large-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in foreign securities. The Goldman Sachs Asset Management Growth Team uses fundamental research to find strong business franchises with favorable long-term growth prospects and excellent management. Investment criteria include dominant market share, positive free cash flow, enduring competitive advantages and sustainable growth. The process also includes a valuation component. The Goldman Sachs Asset Management Value Team’s philosophy is based on the belief that all successful investing should thoughtfully weigh two important attributes of a stock: price and prospects. The team uses a strong valuation discipline to purchase well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may also, but does not currently intend to, invest in fixed income securities, including government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund employs both growth and value investment styles, either of which may fall out of favor from time to time. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.84%. Best Quarter Q3 ‘10          +10.99% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘11          –16.97%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.68%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.63%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.45%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.18%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	664
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,386
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,128
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	4,073
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	13.00%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(5.07%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	17.84%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2010
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	10.99%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2011
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(16.97%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(10.30%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.85%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.68%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	4.38%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.45%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.93%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	296
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,104
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,024
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	4,374
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	196
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	1,104
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	2,024
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	4,374
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.72%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.53%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.23%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.45%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.78%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	80
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	765
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,475
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,362
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.73%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.68%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.38%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.45%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.93%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	95
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	810
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,548
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,501
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.90%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.86%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.68%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.88%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.45%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.43%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	146
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	958
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,789
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,950
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.36%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.35%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(10.49%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.68%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.45%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.57%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2009

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.044% of the Fund’s average daily net assets through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund (“the Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 55% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	55.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to have long-term capital appreciation potential. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of broad-based securities market indices. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of broad-based securities market indices.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.11%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09          +22.11% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08          –28.66%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.48%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.14%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	660
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	961
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,283
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,194
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(24.90%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	23.53%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	8.74%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	2.35%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	8.17%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	9.58%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(42.72%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	48.22%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	10.83%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(1.47%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	20.11%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	22.11%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(28.66%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.88%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.84%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.69%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 20, 1990
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.23%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.89%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	692
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	965
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,364
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,348
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	192
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	665
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,164
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,348
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.13%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.64%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.05%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.23%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.89%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	292
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	665
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,164
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,538
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	192
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	665
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,164
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,538
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.17%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.45%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.62%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.08%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.08%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.08%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.74%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	76
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	310
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	563
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,287
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.07%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.69%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.67%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.08%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.58%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.58%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.24%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	126
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	466
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	828
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,850
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.59%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.19%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.16%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.28%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.23%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.89%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	91
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	357
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	643
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,459
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.21%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.47%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.73%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.34%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.39%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	142
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	512
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	907
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,013
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.76%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.96%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.90%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.07%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.57%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.21%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 20, 1990
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.44%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.77%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.55%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 20, 1990
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 20, 1990
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.97%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.97%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.97%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.55%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 20, 1990
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.15%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.77%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.11%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.77%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.70% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund	Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	0.22%	0.22%	0.22%	0.07%	0.57%	0.22%	0.22%
Service Fees	none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses	0.22%	0.22%	0.22%	0.07%	0.07%	0.22%	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	1.19%	1.94%	1.94%	0.79%	1.29%	0.94%	1.44%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	665	907	1,168	1,914
Class B Shares	697	909	1,247	2,070
Class C Shares	297	609	1,047	2,264
Institutional Shares	81	252	439	978
Service Shares	131	409	708	1,556
Class IR Shares	96	300	520	1,155
Class R Shares	147	456	787	1,724

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	197	609	1,047	2,070
Class C Shares	197	609	1,047	2,264

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 123% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in large-cap U.S. issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell 1000® Value Index at the time of investment. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell 1000® Value Index was between $302.4 million and $401.9 billion. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest in foreign securities, including securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund seeks its investment objective by investing in value opportunities that the Investment Adviser defines as companies with identifiable competitive advantages whose intrinsic value is not reflected in the stock price. The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 16.95%.
Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09 +15.37%
Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08 –21.77%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(12.91%)	(4.58%)	2.59%	2.49%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(13.06%)	(4.93%)	2.05%	2.02%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(8.18%)	(3.83%)	2.13%	2.05%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	3.47%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class B Shares	(13.04%)	(4.59%)	2.55%	2.46%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	3.47%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class C Shares	(9.43%)	(4.22%)	2.40%	2.20%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	3.47%	Dec. 15, 1999
Institutional Shares	(7.45%)	(3.11%)	3.58%	3.37%	Dec. 15, 1999
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	3.47%	Dec. 15, 1999
Service Shares	(7.89%)	(3.59%)	3.09%	2.90%	Dec. 15, 1999
Service Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%	(2.63%)	3.89%	3.47%	Dec. 15, 1999
Class IR Shares	(7.54%)			(4.76%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%			(3.40%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(8.04%)			(5.20%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	0.39%			(3.40%)	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

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Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund
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Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the period ended August 31, 2012 (commenced January 31, 2012) was 23% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	23.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and other securities and instruments having equity characteristics. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in approximately 20-25 companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned for long-term growth. The Fund may invest in securities of companies of any capitalization. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations. THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED (THE “INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT”), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from, among things, deteriorating economic and business conditions in other countries, including the United States, regional and global conflicts, the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that the Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest in approximately 20-25 companies. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]	rr_RiskNondiversifiedStatus	Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest in approximately 20-25 companies.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2012. No performance information for the Fund is provided because the Fund has less than one calendar year of performance as of the date of this Prospectus. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.
Performance One Year or Less [Text]	rr_PerformanceOneYearOrLess	The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2012. No performance information for the Fund is provided because the Fund has less than one calendar year of performance as of the date of this Prospectus.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	15.82%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	17.07%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(15.83%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.24%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	669
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	3,625
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	5,910
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	9,605
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	15.82%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	17.82%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(15.83%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.99%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	302
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	3,418
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	5,862
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	9,704
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	202
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	3,418
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	5,862
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	9,704
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	15.67%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	16.67%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(15.83%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.84%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	86
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	3,165
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	5,567
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	9,510
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	15.82%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	16.82%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(15.83%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.99%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	101
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	3,199
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	5,607
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	9,538
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	15.82%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	17.32%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(15.83%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.49%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	152
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	3,309
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	5,736
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	9,625

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.79% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of the Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.61%	0.26%	0.26%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.11%	0.26%	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.51%	2.26%	2.26%	1.11%	1.61%	1.26%	1.76%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.36%)	(0.36%)	(0.36%)	(0.36%)	(0.36%)	(0.36%)	(0.36%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.15%	1.90%	1.90%	0.75%	1.25%	0.90%	1.40%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	661	968	1,296	2,223
Class B Shares	693	972	1,377	2,378
Class C Shares	293	672	1,177	2,567
Institutional Shares	77	317	577	1,319
Service Shares	127	473	842	1,881
Class IR Shares	92	364	657	1,491
Class R Shares	143	519	920	2,043

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	193	672	1,177	2,378
Class C Shares	193	672	1,177	2,567

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 54% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for consistent long-term growth. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.33%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09         +19.20%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08        –28.16%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(8.32%)	(0.71%)	0.03%	(0.53%)	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(8.34%)	(0.73%)	0.02%	(0.53%)	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(5.38%)	(0.60%)	0.03%	(0.45%)	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	0.04%	May 24, 1999
Class B Shares	(8.56%)	(0.78%)	(0.02%)	(0.55%)	May 24, 1999
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	0.04%	May 24, 1999
Class C Shares	(4.70%)	(0.35%)	(0.16%)	(0.82%)	May 24, 1999
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	0.04%	May 24, 1999
Institutional Shares	(2.67%)	0.78%	0.99%	0.31%	May 24, 1999
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	0.04%	May 24, 1999
Service Shares	(3.00%)	0.38%	0.59%	(0.07%)	May 24, 1999
Service Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	0.04%	May 24, 1999
Class IR Shares	(2.86%)			13.44%	Jan. 06, 2009
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%			16.24%	Jan. 06, 2009
Class R Shares	(3.25%)			12.95%	Jan. 06, 2009
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%			16.24%	Jan. 06, 2009

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.71% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		2.68%	2.68%	2.53%	2.68%	2.68%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.63%	4.38%	3.23%	3.38%	3.88%
Fee Waiver	[1]	(2.45%)	(2.45%)	(2.45%)	(2.45%)	(2.45%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.18%	1.93%	0.78%	0.93%	1.43%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	664	1,386	2,128	4,073
Class C Shares	296	1,104	2,024	4,374
Institutional Shares	80	765	1,475	3,362
Class IR Shares	95	810	1,548	3,501
Class R Shares	146	958	1,789	3,950

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund Class C	196	1,104	2,024	4,374

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 76% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in U.S. large-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in foreign securities.

The Goldman Sachs Asset Management Growth Team uses fundamental research to find strong business franchises with favorable long-term growth prospects and excellent management. Investment criteria include dominant market share, positive free cash flow, enduring competitive advantages and sustainable growth. The process also includes a valuation component. The Goldman Sachs Asset Management Value Team’s philosophy is based on the belief that all successful investing should thoughtfully weigh two important attributes of a stock: price and prospects. The team uses a strong valuation discipline to purchase well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may also, but does not currently intend to, invest in fixed income securities, including government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund employs both growth and value investment styles, either of which may fall out of favor from time to time. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.84%.

Best Quarter
Q3 ‘10          +10.99%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘11          –16.97%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Fund	1 Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(10.30%)	1.85%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(10.49%)	1.68%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(6.45%)	1.57%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class A Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	9.02%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class C Shares	(6.72%)	3.83%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class C Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	9.02%	Nov. 30, 2009
Institutional Shares	(4.73%)	5.06%	Nov. 30, 2009
Institutional Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	9.02%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class IR Shares	(4.90%)	4.86%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class IR Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	9.02%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class R Shares	(5.36%)	4.35%	Nov. 30, 2009
Class R Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	9.02%	Nov. 30, 2009

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.044% of the Fund’s average daily net assets through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.97%	0.97%	0.97%	0.97%	0.97%	0.97%	0.97%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.22%	0.22%	0.22%	0.07%	0.57%	0.22%	0.22%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.22%	0.22%	0.22%	0.07%	0.07%	0.22%	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.44%	2.19%	2.19%	1.04%	1.54%	1.19%	1.69%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2][3]	1.36%	2.11%	2.11%	0.96%	1.46%	1.11%	1.61%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	681	973	1,286	2,173
Class B Shares	714	977	1,367	2,328
Class C Shares	314	677	1,167	2,517
Institutional Shares	98	323	566	1,264
Service Shares	149	479	832	1,828
Class IR Shares	113	370	647	1,436
Class R Shares	164	525	910	1,991

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	214	677	1,167	2,328
Class C Shares	214	677	1,167	2,517

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Value Index at the time of investment. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Value Index was between $42.7 million and $4.8 billion. Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s investment horizon for ownership of stocks will be two to three years. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may also invest in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in emerging countries and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations outside the range of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Value Index at the time of investment and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 13.08%.
Best Quarter
Q2 ’03 +19.97%
Worst Quarter
Q4 ’08 –24.77%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(5.11%)	0.92%	7.15%	9.51%	Oct. 22, 1992
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(5.38%)	0.14%	6.28%	8.40%	Oct. 22, 1992
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(2.97%)	0.58%	6.04%	8.04%	Oct. 22, 1992
Class A Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)	(1.87%)	6.40%	10.38%	Oct. 22, 1992
Class B Shares	(5.31%)	0.91%	7.11%	8.31%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)	(1.87%)	6.40%	8.47%	May 01, 1996
Class C Shares	(1.32%)	1.32%	6.97%	6.98%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)	(1.87%)	6.40%	7.02%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	0.81%	2.50%	8.20%	8.22%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)	(1.87%)	6.40%	7.02%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares	0.32%	1.99%	7.66%	7.69%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)	(1.87%)	6.40%	7.02%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class IR Shares	0.67%			3.93%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)			(0.01%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	0.19%			3.44%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(5.50%)			(0.01%)	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of no higher than 0.93% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund (achieved by applying this rate to the first $2 billion in Fund assets, and the lower contractual rates thereafter); and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund (“the Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.23%	0.23%	0.23%	0.08%	0.58%	0.23%	0.23%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.23%	0.23%	0.23%	0.08%	0.08%	0.23%	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.48%	2.23%	2.23%	1.08%	1.58%	1.23%	1.73%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.34%)	(0.34%)	(0.34%)	(0.34%)	(0.34%)	(0.34%)	(0.34%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.14%	1.89%	1.89%	0.74%	1.24%	0.89%	1.39%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	660	961	1,283	2,194
Class B Shares	692	965	1,364	2,348
Class C Shares	292	665	1,164	2,538
Institutional Shares	76	310	563	1,287
Service Shares	126	466	828	1,850
Class IR Shares	91	357	643	1,459
Class R Shares	142	512	907	2,013

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	192	665	1,164	2,348
Class C Shares	192	665	1,164	2,538

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 55% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to have long-term capital appreciation potential. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of broad-based securities market indices. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.11%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09          +22.11%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08          –28.66%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(6.88%)	(0.84%)	0.69%	7.82%	Apr. 20, 1990
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(6.90%)	(1.07%)	0.57%	6.21%	Apr. 20, 1990
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(4.44%)	(0.77%)	0.55%	5.99%	Apr. 20, 1990
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	8.17%	Apr. 20, 1990
Class A Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	8.55%	Apr. 20, 1990
Class B Shares	(7.13%)	(0.86%)	0.64%	5.05%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	5.12%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	6.15%	May 01, 1996
Class C Shares	(3.17%)	(0.45%)	0.51%	2.62%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	2.97%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	3.99%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	(1.07%)	0.69%	1.67%	3.79%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	2.97%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	3.99%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares	(1.59%)	0.19%	1.16%	3.28%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	2.59%	2.97%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%	(0.25%)	2.92%	3.99%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class IR Shares	(1.21%)			(1.47%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%			0.20%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%			(1.77%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(1.76%)			(1.96%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%			0.20%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.11%			(1.77%)	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.70% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund

Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none
Other Expenses		0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.15%	0.65%	0.30%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
All Other Expenses		0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.15%	0.15%	0.30%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.55%	2.30%	2.30%	1.15%	1.65%	1.30%
Fee Waiver	[1]	(0.05%)	(0.05%)	(0.05%)	(0.05%)	(0.05%)	(0.05%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.50%	2.25%	2.25%	1.10%	1.60%	1.25%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	694	1,008	1,344	2,290
Class B Shares	728	1,014	1,426	2,444
Class C Shares	328	714	1,226	2,632
Institutional Shares	112	360	628	1,393
Service Shares	163	515	892	1,950
Class IR Shares	127	407	708	1,563

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	228	714	1,226	2,444
Class C Shares	228	714	1,226	2,632

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 43% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments in “Technology Tollkeeper” companies (as described below). The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity investments of companies that the Investment Adviser believes are well positioned to benefit from the proliferation of technology. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies the Investment Adviser describes as Technology Tollkeeper companies. In general, the Investment Adviser defines a Technology Tollkeeper company as a high-quality technology, media or service company that adopts or uses technology to improve its cost structure, revenue opportunities or competitive advantage. The Investment Adviser seeks to identify Technology Tollkeeper companies that exhibit many of the following characteristics:

• Strong brand name
• Dominant market share
• Recurring revenue streams
• Free cash flow generation
• Long product life cycle
• Enduring competitive advantage
• Excellent management

To the Investment Adviser, Technology Tollkeeper connotes a promising growth business. Like a toll collector for a highway or bridge, Technology Tollkeeper companies may grow revenue by increasing “traffic,” or customers and sales, and raising “tolls,” or prices and margins. The Investment Adviser believes that the characteristics of many Technology Tollkeeper companies should enable them to consistently grow their business. The Investment Adviser does not define companies that are capital intensive, low margin businesses as Technology Tollkeeper companies (although the Investment Adviser may invest in such companies as part of the Fund’s 20% basket of securities which may or may not be Technology Tollkeeper companies).

The Internet is an example of a technology that the Investment Adviser believes will drive growth for many Technology Tollkeeper businesses. The Internet has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on the global economy, as it changes the way many companies operate. Benefits of the Internet for businesses may include global scalability, acquisition of new clients, new revenue sources and increased efficiencies. Technology Tollkeeper companies adopting Internet technologies to improve their business model include technology, media and service companies.

The Fund will invest at least 25% of its Total Assets in companies in one or more of the media, telecommunications, technology and/or internet industries. Because of its focus on technology, media and service companies, the Fund’s investment performance will be closely tied to many factors which affect technology, media and service companies. These factors include intense competition, consumer preferences, problems with product compatibility and government regulation. Technology Tollkeeper securities may experience significant price movements caused by disproportionate investor optimism or pessimism with little or no basis in fundamental economic conditions. The Fund may also invest in a relatively few number of issuers. As a result, the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is more likely to have greater fluctuations than that of a fund which is more diversified or invests in other industries.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Industry Concentration Risk. The Fund concentrates its investments in specific industry sectors that have historically experienced substantial price volatility. The Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industry sectors. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Technology Sector Risk. The stock prices of technology and technology-related companies and therefore the value of the Fund may experience significant price movements as a result of intense market volatility, worldwide competition, consumer preferences, product compatibility, product obsolescence, government regulation, excessive investor optimism or pessimism, or other factors. The Fund may also invest in a relatively few number of issuers. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.77%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09         22.91%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08       –27.57%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(18.03%)	3.67%	3.19%	0.78%	Oct. 01, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(18.03%)	3.67%	3.19%	0.73%	Oct. 01, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(11.72%)	3.15%	2.77%	0.64%	Oct. 01, 1999
Class A Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)	1.52%	2.94%	(0.43%)	Oct. 01, 1999
Class B Shares	(18.24%)	3.73%	3.15%	0.73%	Oct. 01, 1999
Class B Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)	1.52%	2.94%	(0.43%)	Oct. 01, 1999
Class C Shares	(14.72%)	4.07%	3.00%	0.48%	Oct. 01, 1999
Class C Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)	1.52%	2.94%	(0.43%)	Oct. 01, 1999
Institutional Shares	(12.88%)	5.27%	4.20%	1.65%	Oct. 01, 1999
Institutional Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)	1.52%	2.94%	(0.43%)	Oct. 01, 1999
Service Shares	(13.28%)	4.79%	3.71%	1.17%	Oct. 01, 1999
Service Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)	1.52%	2.94%	(0.43%)	Oct. 01, 1999
Class IR Shares	(13.02%)			(1.82%)	Sep. 30, 2010
Class IR Shares NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.80%)			7.88%	Sep. 30, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.064% of the Fund's average daily net assets, through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Expense Limitation

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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
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Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.57%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.26%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	671
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	990
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,330
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,290
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	24.41%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	3.42%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	3.20%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	9.18%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	13.13%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(43.91%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	48.25%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	10.85%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(3.26%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	20.08%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	20.85%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(31.57%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.60%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.98%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.65%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.32%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.01%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	704
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	995
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,412
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,444
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	204
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	695
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,212
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,444
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.78%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.02%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.61%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.32%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.01%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	304
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	695
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,212
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,632
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	204
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	695
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,212
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,632
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.87%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.60%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.17%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.17%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	88
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	341
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	614
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,393
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(2.90%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.68%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.32%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.01%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	103
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	388
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	694
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,563
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.02%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.59%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.82%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.31%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.51%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	154
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	542
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	956
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,112
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.52%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.03%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.60%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.21%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.39%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.59%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.83%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.16%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 03, 2002
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	2.64%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 43% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	43.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments in “Technology Tollkeeper” companies (as described below). The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity investments of companies that the Investment Adviser believes are well positioned to benefit from the proliferation of technology. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies the Investment Adviser describes as Technology Tollkeeper companies. In general, the Investment Adviser defines a Technology Tollkeeper company as a high-quality technology, media or service company that adopts or uses technology to improve its cost structure, revenue opportunities or competitive advantage. The Investment Adviser seeks to identify Technology Tollkeeper companies that exhibit many of the following characteristics: Strong brand name Dominant market share Recurring revenue streams Free cash flow generation Long product life cycle Enduring competitive advantage Excellent management To the Investment Adviser, Technology Tollkeeper connotes a promising growth business. Like a toll collector for a highway or bridge, Technology Tollkeeper companies may grow revenue by increasing “traffic,” or customers and sales, and raising “tolls,” or prices and margins. The Investment Adviser believes that the characteristics of many Technology Tollkeeper companies should enable them to consistently grow their business. The Investment Adviser does not define companies that are capital intensive, low margin businesses as Technology Tollkeeper companies (although the Investment Adviser may invest in such companies as part of the Fund’s 20% basket of securities which may or may not be Technology Tollkeeper companies). The Internet is an example of a technology that the Investment Adviser believes will drive growth for many Technology Tollkeeper businesses. The Internet has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on the global economy, as it changes the way many companies operate. Benefits of the Internet for businesses may include global scalability, acquisition of new clients, new revenue sources and increased efficiencies. Technology Tollkeeper companies adopting Internet technologies to improve their business model include technology, media and service companies. The Fund will invest at least 25% of its Total Assets in companies in one or more of the media, telecommunications, technology and/or internet industries. Because of its focus on technology, media and service companies, the Fund’s investment performance will be closely tied to many factors which affect technology, media and service companies. These factors include intense competition, consumer preferences, problems with product compatibility and government regulation. Technology Tollkeeper securities may experience significant price movements caused by disproportionate investor optimism or pessimism with little or no basis in fundamental economic conditions. The Fund may also invest in a relatively few number of issuers. As a result, the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is more likely to have greater fluctuations than that of a fund which is more diversified or invests in other industries.
Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text]	rr_StrategyPortfolioConcentration	The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity investments of companies that the Investment Adviser believes are well positioned to benefit from the proliferation of technology.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Industry Concentration Risk. The Fund concentrates its investments in specific industry sectors that have historically experienced substantial price volatility. The Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industry sectors. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future. Technology Sector Risk. The stock prices of technology and technology-related companies and therefore the value of the Fund may experience significant price movements as a result of intense market volatility, worldwide competition, consumer preferences, product compatibility, product obsolescence, government regulation, excessive investor optimism or pessimism, or other factors. The Fund may also invest in a relatively few number of issuers. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.77%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09         22.91% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08       –27.57%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.55%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.50%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	694
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,008
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,344
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,290
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(39.32%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	45.62%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	12.55%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	1.91%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	12.72%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	27.43%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(45.40%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	69.27%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	24.27%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(13.25%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	20.77%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	22.91%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(27.57%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(18.03%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.67%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.19%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.78%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.30%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.25%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	728
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,014
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,426
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,444
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	228
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	714
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,226
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,444
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(18.24%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.73%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.15%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.73%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.30%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.25%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	328
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	714
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,226
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,632
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	228
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	714
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,226
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,632
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(14.72%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.07%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.00%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.15%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	112
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	360
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	628
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,393
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(12.88%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	5.27%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.20%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.65%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.65%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.65%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.60%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	163
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	515
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	892
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,950
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(13.28%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.79%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.30%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.05%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.25%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	127
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	407
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	708
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,563
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(13.02%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.82%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 30, 2010
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(18.03%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.67%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.19%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.73%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(11.72%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.15%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.77%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.64%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.52%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.43%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.52%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.43%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.52%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.43%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.52%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.43%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.52%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.43%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 01, 1999
Goldman Sachs Technology Tollkeeper Fund | NASDAQ Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.80%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.88%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 30, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.064% of the Fund's average daily net assets, through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

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Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012
Risk/Return:
Document Type	485BPOS
Document Period End Date	Aug. 31, 2012
Registrant Name	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Central Index Key	0000822977
Amendment Flag	false
Document Creation Date	Dec. 27, 2012
Document Effective Date	Dec. 27, 2012
Prospectus Date	Dec. 28, 2012

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Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of
the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		1.89%	1.89%	1.74%	1.89%	1.89%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.14%	3.89%	2.74%	2.89%	3.39%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(1.88%)	(1.88%)	(1.88%)	(1.88%)	(1.88%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.26%	2.01%	0.86%	1.01%	1.51%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	671	1,298	1,949	3,685
Class C Shares	304	1,014	1,842	3,995
Institutional Shares	88	671	1,282	2,932
Class IR Shares	103	717	1,357	3,079
Class R Shares	154	867	1,603	3,549

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund Class C Shares	204	1,014	1,842	3,995

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments in small-, mid- and large-cap issuers. In addition, under normal circumstances, the Fund expects that approximately 90% of its Net Assets will be invested in such equity investments in small-, mid- and large-cap issuers. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Net Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for consistent long-term growth. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in fixed income securities (including high yield fixed income securities), such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 19.31%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09          +20.03%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘11          –16.64%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Growth Fund	1 Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(10.45%)	1.11%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(11.20%)	0.57%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(5.76%)	0.85%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class A Shares Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.18%	2.48%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class C Shares	(6.85%)	1.86%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class C Shares Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.18%	2.48%	Jan. 31, 2008
Institutional Shares	(4.90%)	3.00%	Jan. 31, 2008
Institutional Shares Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.18%	2.48%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class IR Shares	(5.01%)	2.86%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class IR Shares Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.18%	2.48%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class R Shares	(5.46%)	2.35%	Jan. 31, 2008
Class R Shares Russell 3000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.18%	2.48%	Jan. 31, 2008

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund

Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.95%	0.95%	0.95%	0.95%	0.95%	0.95%	0.95%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.21%	0.21%	0.21%	0.06%	0.56%	0.21%	0.21%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.21%	0.21%	0.21%	0.06%	0.06%	0.21%	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.41%	2.16%	2.16%	1.01%	1.51%	1.16%	1.66%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.06%)	(0.06%)	(0.06%)	(0.06%)	(0.06%)	(0.06%)	(0.06%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.35%	2.10%	2.10%	0.95%	1.45%	1.10%	1.60%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	680	966	1,273	2,143
Class B Shares	713	970	1,354	2,298
Class C Shares	313	670	1,154	2,488
Institutional Shares	97	316	552	1,231
Service Shares	148	471	818	1,796
Class IR Shares	112	363	633	1,404
Class R Shares	163	518	897	1,960

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	213	670	1,154	2,298
Class C Shares	213	670	1,154	2,488

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 59% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments with a primary focus on mid-cap companies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital or a company no longer fits within the Fund’s definition of a mid cap company. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.18%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09          22.45%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08        –28.68%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(9.35%)	3.88%	4.12%	9.25%	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(10.19%)	2.87%	3.46%	8.54%	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(4.92%)	3.09%	3.44%	8.07%	May 24, 1999
Class A Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)	2.44%	5.28%	4.18%	May 24, 1999
Class B Shares	(9.60%)	3.85%	4.07%	9.27%	May 24, 1999
Class B Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)	2.44%	5.28%	4.18%	May 24, 1999
Class C Shares	(5.74%)	4.28%	3.93%	8.92%	May 24, 1999
Class C Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)	2.44%	5.28%	4.18%	May 24, 1999
Institutional Shares	(3.70%)	5.48%	5.13%	10.17%	May 24, 1999
Institutional Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)	2.44%	5.28%	4.18%	May 24, 1999
Service Shares	(4.17%)	4.96%	4.61%	9.62%	May 24, 1999
Service Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)	2.44%	5.28%	4.18%	May 24, 1999
Class IR Shares	(3.81%)			2.46%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)			0.37%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(4.30%)			1.97%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell Midcap® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.65%)			0.37%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class, B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.90% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund

Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 58 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund	Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	0.21%	0.21%	0.21%	0.06%	0.56%	0.21%	0.21%
Service Fees	none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses	0.21%	0.21%	0.21%	0.06%	0.06%	0.21%	0.21%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	1.15%	1.90%	1.90%	0.75%	1.25%	0.90%	1.40%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	661	895	1,148	1,871
Class B Shares	693	897	1,226	2,027
Class C Shares	293	597	1,026	2,222
Institutional Shares	77	240	417	930
Service Shares	127	397	686	1,511
Class IR Shares	92	287	498	1,108
Class R Shares	143	443	766	1,680

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	193	597	1,026	2,027
Class C Shares	193	597	1,026	2,222

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 80% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in mid-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell Midcap® Value Index at the time of investment. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap® Value Index was between $302.4 million and $20.2 billion. Although the Fund will invest primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s equity investment process involves: (1) using multiple industry-specific valuation metrics to identify real economic value and company potential in stocks, screened by valuation, profitability and business characteristics; (2) conducting in-depth company research and assessing overall business quality; and (3) buying those securities that a sector portfolio manager recommends, taking into account feedback from the rest of the portfolio management team. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including valuation and price considerations, readjustment of the Investment Adviser’s outlook based on subsequent events, the Investment Adviser’s ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness of management, if new investment ideas offer the potential for better risk/reward profiles than existing holdings, or for risk management purposes. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may also invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations outside the range of companies constituting the Russell Midcap® Value Index at the time of investment and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 13.85%.
Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09 +19.51%
Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08 –23.79%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(11.75%)	(1.06%)	6.46%	6.95%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(11.81%)	(1.53%)	5.76%	5.79%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(7.55%)	(0.95%)	5.50%	5.57%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)	0.04%	7.67%	7.83%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares	(11.96%)	(1.08%)	6.41%	6.94%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)	0.04%	7.67%	7.83%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares	(8.26%)	(0.69%)	6.26%	6.59%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)	0.04%	7.67%	7.83%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	(6.26%)	0.47%	7.49%	10.29%	Aug. 01, 1995
Institutional Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)	0.04%	7.67%	9.91%	Aug. 01, 1995
Service Shares	(6.71%)	(0.03%)	6.97%	7.45%	Jul. 18, 1997
Service Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)	0.04%	7.67%	7.93%	Jul. 18, 1997
Class IR Shares	(6.37%)			(0.11%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)			0.12%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(6.87%)			13.89%	Jan. 06, 2009
Class R Shares Russell Midcap® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.38%)			16.52%	Jan. 06, 2009

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
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Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
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Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 16.95%. Best Quarter Q3 ‘09 +15.37% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08 –21.77%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.19%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	665
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	907
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,168
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,914
2002	rr_AnnualReturn2002	(12.32%)
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	24.95%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	18.89%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	5.77%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	18.44%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	3.50%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(37.21%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	24.76%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	12.13%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(7.81%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	16.95%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	15.37%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(21.77%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(12.91%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.58%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.59%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.94%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	697
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	909
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,247
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,070
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	197
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	609
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,047
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,070
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(13.04%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.59%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.55%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.46%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.94%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	297
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	609
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,047
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,264
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	197
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	609
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,047
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,264
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.43%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.22%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.79%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	81
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	252
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	439
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	978
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.45%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.11%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.58%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.37%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.57%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.29%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	131
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	409
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	708
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,556
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.89%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.59%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.09%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.90%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.94%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	96
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	300
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	520
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,155
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(7.54%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.76%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.72%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.22%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.44%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	147
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	456
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	787
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,724
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.04%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.20%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(13.06%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.93%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.05%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.18%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.83%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	2.13%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.05%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.63%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1999
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.40%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.40%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

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Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(Fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		15.82%	15.82%	15.67%	15.82%	15.82%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		17.07%	17.82%	16.67%	16.82%	17.32%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(15.83%)	(15.83%)	(15.83%)	(15.83%)	(15.83%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.24%	1.99%	0.84%	0.99%	1.49%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	669	3,625	5,910	9,605
Class C Shares	302	3,418	5,862	9,704
Institutional Shares	86	3,165	5,567	9,510
Class IR Shares	101	3,199	5,607	9,538
Class R Shares	152	3,309	5,736	9,625

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs Focused Growth Fund Class C Shares	202	3,418	5,862	9,704

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the period ended August 31, 2012 (commenced January 31, 2012) was 23% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and other securities and instruments having equity characteristics. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in approximately 20-25 companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned for long-term growth. The Fund may invest in securities of companies of any capitalization. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED (THE “INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT”), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from, among things, deteriorating economic and business conditions in other countries, including the United States, regional and global conflicts, the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that the Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest in approximately 20-25 companies.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2012. No performance information for the Fund is provided because the Fund has less than one calendar year of performance as of the date of this Prospectus. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.79% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 28, 2012
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
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Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	December 29, 2013
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 51% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	51.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small and mid-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations (based upon shares available for trading on an unrestricted basis) within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell 2500® Growth Index at the time of investment. If the market capitalization of a company held by the Fund moves outside this range, the Fund may, but is not required to, sell the securities. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell 2500® Growth Index was between $29.73 million and $9.99 billion. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Net Assets in foreign securities, including issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital or a company no longer fits within the Fund’s definition of a small/mid cap company. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.98%. Best Quarter Q2 ‘09          21.61% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08        –27.93%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2011
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.50%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.35%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	680
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	984
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,310
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,230
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	12.73%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	18.85%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(40.08%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	58.57%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	21.12%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(4.27%)
Year to Date Return, Label	rr_YearToDateReturnLabel	total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2012
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return	rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn	17.98%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	21.61%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(27.93%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.54%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.31%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.11%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.25%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	713
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	989
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,391
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,384
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	213
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	689
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,384
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(9.72%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.33%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.25%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	313
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	689
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,573
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	213
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	689
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,573
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.92%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.10%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.10%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.10%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.95%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	97
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	335
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	592
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,327
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(3.92%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	5.92%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.40%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.10%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.60%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.60%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.45%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	148
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	490
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	857
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,888
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.37%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	5.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.86%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.25%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.10%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	112
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	382
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	672
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,498
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.03%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.00%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Service Fees	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.75%
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.15%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.60%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	163
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	536
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	935
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,050
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(4.50%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(10.17%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.82%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.67%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(5.35%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.62%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2005
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.57%)
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.85% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[3] After Fee Waiver

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Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 53 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each
year as a percentage of the
value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.10%	0.60%	0.25%	0.25%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.10%	0.10%	0.25%	0.25%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.50%	2.25%	2.25%	1.10%	1.60%	1.25%	1.75%
Fee Waiver	[1]	(0.15%)	(0.15%)	(0.15%)	(0.15%)	(0.15%)	(0.15%)	(0.15%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.35%	2.10%	2.10%	0.95%	1.45%	1.10%	1.60%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	680	984	1,310	2,230
Class B Shares	713	989	1,391	2,384
Class C Shares	313	689	1,191	2,573
Institutional Shares	97	335	592	1,327
Service Shares	148	490	857	1,888
Class IR Shares	112	382	672	1,498
Class R Shares	163	536	935	2,050

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	213	689	1,191	2,384
Class C Shares	213	689	1,191	2,573

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 51% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small and mid-cap issuers with public stock market capitalizations (based upon shares available for trading on an unrestricted basis) within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the Russell 2500^® Growth Index at the time of investment. If the market capitalization of a company held by the Fund moves outside this range, the Fund may, but is not required to, sell the securities. As of November 30, 2012, the capitalization range of the Russell 2500^® Growth Index was between $29.73 million and $9.99 billion. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity investments that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Net Assets in foreign securities, including issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital or a company no longer fits within the Fund’s definition of a small/mid cap company. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 17.98%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09          21.61%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08        –27.93%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(9.54%)	4.31%	6.11%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(10.17%)	3.82%	5.67%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(5.35%)	3.62%	5.20%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class A Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)	2.88%	5.41%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class B Shares	(9.72%)	4.33%	6.17%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class B Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)	2.88%	5.41%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class C Shares	(5.92%)	4.71%	6.17%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class C Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)	2.88%	5.41%	Jun. 30, 2005
Institutional Shares	(3.92%)	5.92%	7.40%	Jun. 30, 2005
Institutional Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)	2.88%	5.41%	Jun. 30, 2005
Service Shares	(4.37%)	5.40%	6.86%	Jun. 30, 2005
Service Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)	2.88%	5.41%	Jun. 30, 2005
Class IR Shares	(4.03%)		3.00%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)		1.20%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(4.50%)		2.49%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 2500® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	(1.57%)		1.20%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.85% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[2] After Fee Waiver

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Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 71 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-104 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.32%	0.32%	0.32%	0.17%	0.32%	0.32%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.57%	2.32%	2.32%	1.17%	1.32%	1.82%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.31%)	(0.31%)	(0.31%)	(0.31%)	(0.31%)	(0.31%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.26%	2.01%	2.01%	0.86%	1.01%	1.51%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	671	990	1,330	2,290
Class B Shares	704	995	1,412	2,444
Class C Shares	304	695	1,212	2,632
Institutional Shares	88	341	614	1,393
Class IR Shares	103	388	694	1,563
Class R Shares	154	542	956	2,112

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	204	695	1,212	2,444
Class C Shares	204	695	1,212	2,632

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 was 33% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of its total assets measured at time of purchase (“Total Assets”) in equity investments selected for their potential to achieve capital appreciation over the long term. The Fund may invest in securities of companies of any capitalization. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Total Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (“emerging countries”) and securities quoted in foreign currencies.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in approximately 30-40 companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned for long-term growth. The Fund’s fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a company’s fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital. In addition, the Investment Adviser may sell a position in order to meet shareholder redemptions.

The Fund may invest up to 10% of its Total Assets in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED (THE “INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT”), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Market Risk. The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest in approximately 30-40 companies.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

The total return for Class A Shares for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2012 was 20.08%.

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09          +20.85%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08          –31.57%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

For the period ended December 31, 2011

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Concentrated Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	(8.60%)	(0.98%)	3.65%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	(8.60%)	(1.21%)	3.39%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	(5.59%)	(0.83%)	3.16%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	5.99%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class B Shares	(8.78%)	(1.02%)	3.61%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	5.99%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class C Shares	(4.87%)	(0.60%)	3.48%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	5.99%	Sep. 03, 2002
Institutional Shares	(2.90%)	0.54%	4.68%	Sep. 03, 2002
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%	2.50%	5.99%	Sep. 03, 2002
Class IR Shares	(3.02%)		(2.59%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%		0.20%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	(3.52%)		(3.03%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.64%		0.20%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least December 29, 2013, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation