Colo High School vs Richmond North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo High School
North Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 1001
Richmond North Public School
North Richmond · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Colo High School North Richmond NSW | Richmond North Public School North Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #341 of 539 | #1035 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #966 of 1,472 | #3224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 807 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 421 | 141 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | North Richmond 2754 | North Richmond 2754 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | colo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | richmondn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.0 vs 39.5).
- •Colo High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colo High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Colo High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 309.
- •Richmond North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
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 Colo High School better than Richmond North Public School?
On the Success Index, Richmond North Public School ranks higher (43.0 vs 39.5 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 Colo High School and Richmond North Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Richmond and North Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond North Public School has 18.5.
How do Colo High School and Richmond North Public School rank in NSW?
Colo High School is 341st of 539 and Richmond North Public School is 1035th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.