Cowandilla Primary School vs Richmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowandilla Primary School
Cowandilla · Government primary · U, R-6
341 students · ICSEA 1051
Richmond Primary School
Keswick · Government primary · U, R-6
362 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Cowandilla Primary School Cowandilla SA | Richmond Primary School Keswick SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 348 | #43 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1468 of 4,908 | #751 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 341 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 186 | 181 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cowandilla 5033 | Keswick 5035 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cowandilla.sa.edu.au | richmondps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 64.8).
- •Richmond Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowandilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.5).
- •Richmond Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 341.
- •Richmond Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -27%).
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 Cowandilla Primary School better than Richmond Primary School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.8 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 Cowandilla Primary School and Richmond Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cowandilla and Keswick in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowandilla Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Primary School has 16.5.
How do Cowandilla Primary School and Richmond Primary School rank in SA?
Cowandilla Primary School is 96th of 348 and Richmond Primary School is 43rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.