Kurmond Public School vs Richmond North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurmond Public School
Kurmond · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 982
Richmond North Public School
North Richmond · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Kurmond Public School Kurmond NSW | Richmond North Public School North Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1176 of 1,619 | #1035 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3670 of 4,908 | #3224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 65 | 141 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 14% |
| Suburb | Kurmond 2757 | North Richmond 2754 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kurmond-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 36.5).
- •Richmond North Public School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurmond Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Richmond North Public School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 125.
- •Richmond North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -19%).
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 Kurmond Public School better than Richmond North Public School?
On the Success Index, Richmond North Public School ranks higher (43.0 vs 36.5 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 Kurmond Public School and Richmond North Public School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Kurmond and North Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurmond Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond North Public School has 18.5.
How do Kurmond Public School and Richmond North Public School rank in NSW?
Kurmond Public School is 1176th 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.