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Richmond High School vs Richmond Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureRichmond High School
Richmond NSW
Richmond Public School
Richmond NSW
Success Index
60
Top 50%
57
Top 50%
State rank (type)#205 of 539#716 of 1,619
National rank (type)#516 of 1,472#2182 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypeSecondaryPrimary
Year range7-12K-6
Students750298
Girls / boys362 / 388145 / 153
Foundation intake–44
Year 7 cohort163–
Year 12 cohort45–
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+21%-9%
ICSEA
Average 1000
9871047
ICSEA percentile41th67th
Top SEA quarter16%25%
Bottom SEA quarter37%22%
Students per teacher11.118.0
Teaching staff (FTE)67.716.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)18.72.9
Language background other than English30%43%
Indigenous students16%5%
SuburbRichmond 2753Richmond 2753
Council areaHawkesburyHawkesbury
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websiterichmond-h.schools.nsw.gov.aurichmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 56.8).
  • •Richmond Public School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Richmond High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.0).
  • •Richmond High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 298.
  • •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (21% 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 Richmond High School better than Richmond Public School?

On the Success Index, Richmond High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.8 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 High School and Richmond Public School?

About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Richmond High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Public School has 18.0.

How do Richmond High School and Richmond Public School rank in NSW?

Richmond High School is 205th of 539 and Richmond Public School is 716th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.