Richmond Christian College vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Christian College
Ballina · Independent combined · K-12
327 students · ICSEA 1069
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Ballina · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Richmond Christian College Ballina NSW | St Francis Xavier Primary School Ballina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 314 | #680 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #390 of 1,259 | #2071 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 327 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 169 | 211 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 35 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ballina 2478 | Ballina 2478 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.richmond.nsw.edu.au | www.balplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 58.3).
- •Richmond Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.8).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 327.
- •Richmond Christian College has grown faster over five years (58% vs 14%).
- •Richmond Christian College is a independent school while St Francis Xavier Primary School is a catholic 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 Richmond Christian College better than St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Christian College ranks higher (64.1 vs 58.3 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 Richmond Christian College and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ballina and Ballina in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 18.8.
How do Richmond Christian College and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in NSW?
Richmond Christian College is 122nd of 314 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 680th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.