Hawkesbury High School vs Richmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.8 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 Public School
Richmond · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW | Richmond Public School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #391 of 539 | #716 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1087 of 1,472 | #2182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 298 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 145 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | richmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 34.0).
- •Richmond Public School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.0).
- •Hawkesbury High School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 298.
- •Hawkesbury High School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Hawkesbury High School better than Richmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Public School ranks higher (56.8 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 Public School?
About 5.8 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 Public School has 18.0.
How do Hawkesbury High School and Richmond Public School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 and Richmond Public School is 716th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.