Kuyper Christian School vs Richmond North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kuyper Christian School
Kurrajong · Independent combined · K-12
201 students · ICSEA 1032
Richmond North Public School
North Richmond · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Kuyper Christian School Kurrajong NSW | Richmond North Public School North Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 314 | #1035 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #573 of 1,259 | #3224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 201 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 100 | 141 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | Kurrajong 2758 | North Richmond 2754 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au | richmondn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kuyper Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 43.0).
- •Kuyper Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuyper Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.5).
- •Richmond North Public School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 201.
- •Richmond North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -2%).
- •Kuyper Christian School is a independent school while Richmond North Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kuyper Christian School better than Richmond North Public School?
On the Success Index, Kuyper Christian School ranks higher (53.7 vs 43.0 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 Kuyper Christian School and Richmond North Public School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kurrajong and North Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuyper Christian School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond North Public School has 18.5.
How do Kuyper Christian School and Richmond North Public School rank in NSW?
Kuyper Christian School is 180th of 314 and Richmond North Public School is 1035th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.