St John's College vs Vistara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's College
Lismore · Catholic high school · 7-12
774 students · ICSEA 1059
Vistara Primary School
Richmond Hill · Independent primary · 1-6
19 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | St John's College Lismore NSW | Vistara Primary School Richmond Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #307 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 1-6 |
| Students | 774 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 389 | 13 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | Richmond Hill 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lisjclism.catholic.edu.au | www.vistara.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vistara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 69.0).
- •Vistara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's College is the larger school with 774 students compared with 19.
- •St John's College is a catholic school while Vistara Primary School is an independent 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 St John's College better than Vistara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Vistara Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 69.0 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 St John's College and Vistara Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lismore and Richmond Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do St John's College and Vistara Primary School rank in NSW?
St John's College is 121st of 539 and Vistara Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.