Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education vs Richmond High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
11 students · ICSEA 1098
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education Richmond NSW | Richmond High School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #205 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #516 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 11 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 10 | 362 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 16% |
| Suburb | Richmond 2753 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmondagcollege-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | richmond-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education scores higher on the Success Index (87.7 vs 59.9).
- •Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 11.
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 Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education better than Richmond High School?
On the Success Index, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education ranks higher (87.7 vs 59.9 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 Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education and Richmond High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education and Richmond High School rank in NSW?
Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education is unranked and Richmond High School is 205th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.