Richmond Public School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 200 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Public School
Richmond · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1047
St Monica's Primary School
Richmond · Catholic primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Richmond Public School Richmond NSW | St Monica's Primary School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #716 of 1,619 | #737 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2182 of 4,908 | #2249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 298 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 153 | 126 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Richmond 2753 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmonicasrichmond.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.8 vs 56.1).
- •Richmond Public School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Richmond Public School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 252.
- •St Monica's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
- •Richmond Public 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 Public School better than St Monica's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richmond Public School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Richmond Public School and St Monica's Primary School rank in NSW?
Richmond Public School is 716th of 1,619 and St Monica's Primary School is 737th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.