Hobartville Public School vs Richmond North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hobartville Public School
Hobartville · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 959
Richmond North Public School
North Richmond · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Hobartville Public School Hobartville NSW | Richmond North Public School North Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1074 of 1,619 | #1035 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3357 of 4,908 | #3224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 355 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 195 | 141 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 14% |
| Suburb | Hobartville 2753 | North Richmond 2754 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hobartvill-p.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 41.0).
- •Richmond North Public School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hobartville Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.5).
- •Hobartville Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 309.
- •Richmond North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 8%).
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 Hobartville Public School better than Richmond North Public School?
On the Success Index, Richmond North Public School ranks higher (43.0 vs 41.0 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 Hobartville Public School and Richmond North Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hobartville and North Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hobartville Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond North Public School has 18.5.
How do Hobartville Public School and Richmond North Public School rank in NSW?
Hobartville Public School is 1074th of 1,619 and Richmond North Public School is 1035th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.