Ballina Public School vs Richmond Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballina Public School
Ballina · Government primary · K-6
254 students · ICSEA 869
Richmond Christian College
Ballina · Independent combined · K-12
327 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Ballina Public School Ballina NSW | Richmond Christian College Ballina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1319 of 1,619 | #122 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4076 of 4,908 | #390 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 254 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 158 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 869 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ballina 2478 | Ballina 2478 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ballina-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.richmond.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 30.5).
- •Richmond Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballina Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Richmond Christian College is the larger school with 327 students compared with 254.
- •Richmond Christian College has grown faster over five years (58% vs -7%).
- •Ballina Public School is a government school while Richmond Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ballina Public School better than Richmond Christian College?
On the Success Index, Richmond Christian College ranks higher (64.1 vs 30.5 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 Ballina Public School and Richmond Christian College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ballina and Ballina in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballina Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Christian College has 13.0.
How do Ballina Public School and Richmond Christian College rank in NSW?
Ballina Public School is 1319th of 1,619 and Richmond Christian College is 122nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.