Richmond North Public School vs Richmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond North Public School
North Richmond · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 984
Richmond Public School
Richmond · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Richmond North Public School North Richmond NSW | Richmond Public School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1035 of 1,619 | #716 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3224 of 4,908 | #2182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 309 | 298 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 168 | 145 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | North Richmond 2754 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmondn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | richmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 43.0).
- •Richmond Public School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Richmond North Public School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 298.
- •Richmond North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 North Public School better than Richmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Public School ranks higher (56.8 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 Richmond North Public School and Richmond Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between North Richmond and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond North Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Public School has 18.0.
How do Richmond North Public School and Richmond Public School rank in NSW?
Richmond North Public School is 1035th of 1,619 and Richmond Public School is 716th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.