Caroline Chisholm School vs Richardson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm School
Chisholm · Government combined · K-10
571 students · ICSEA 989
Richardson Primary School
Richardson · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT | Richardson Primary School Richardson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #80 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,259 | #3615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 571 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 312 | 60 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 22% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2905 | Richardson 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ | www.richardsonps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.8 vs 37.3).
- •Caroline Chisholm School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richardson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •Caroline Chisholm School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 142.
- •Richardson Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caroline Chisholm School better than Richardson Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caroline Chisholm School and Richardson Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Richardson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richardson Primary School has 9.4.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Richardson Primary School rank in ACT?
Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 and Richardson Primary School is 80th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.