Richardson Primary School vs Theodore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson Primary School
Richardson · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 952
Theodore Primary School
Theodore · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Richardson Primary School Richardson ACT | Theodore Primary School Theodore ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 80 | #79 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #3615 of 4,908 | #3562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 142 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 82 | 83 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 11% |
| Suburb | Richardson 2905 | Theodore 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.richardsonps.act.edu.au/ | www.theops.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.3 vs 38.2).
- •Theodore Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richardson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.3).
- •Theodore Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 142.
- •Richardson Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -25%).
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 Richardson Primary School better than Theodore 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 Richardson Primary School and Theodore Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Theodore in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richardson Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Theodore Primary School has 11.3.
How do Richardson Primary School and Theodore Primary School rank in ACT?
Richardson Primary School is 80th of 80 and Theodore Primary School is 79th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.