Isabella Plains Early Childhood School vs Richardson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School
Isabella Plains · Government primary · K-2
69 students · ICSEA 1052
Richardson Primary School
Richardson · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Isabella Plains Early Childhood School Isabella Plains ACT | Richardson Primary School Richardson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #80 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 69 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 60 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 22% |
| Suburb | Isabella Plains 2905 | Richardson 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipecs.act.edu.au/ | www.richardsonps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 37.3).
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.4).
- •Richardson Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 69.
- •Richardson Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -31%).
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 Isabella Plains Early Childhood School better than Richardson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Isabella Plains Early Childhood School ranks higher (64.1 vs 37.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and Richardson Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Isabella Plains and Richardson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richardson Primary School has 9.4.
How do Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and Richardson Primary School rank in ACT?
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is unranked and Richardson Primary School is 80th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.