Richmond High School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 987
St Monica's Primary School
Richmond · Catholic primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Richmond High School Richmond NSW | St Monica's Primary School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 539 | #737 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #516 of 1,472 | #2249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 750 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 388 | 126 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Richmond 2753 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmond-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmonicasrichmond.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 56.1).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 252.
- •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -2%).
- •Richmond High School is a government school while St Monica's 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 High School better than St Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Richmond High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.1 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 St Monica's Primary School?
About 1.2 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 St Monica's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Richmond High School and St Monica's Primary School rank in NSW?
Richmond High School is 205th of 539 and St Monica's Primary School is 737th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.