Hawkesbury High School vs Richmond High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach · Government high school · 7-12
418 students · ICSEA 946
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW | Richmond High School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #391 of 539 | #205 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1087 of 1,472 | #516 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 418 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 362 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | richmond-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 34.0).
- •Richmond High School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.1).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 418.
- •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -1%).
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 Hawkesbury High School better than Richmond High School?
On the Success Index, Richmond High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 34.0 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 Hawkesbury High School and Richmond High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawkesbury High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond High School has 11.1.
How do Hawkesbury High School and Richmond High School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 and Richmond High School is 205th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.