Richmond Primary School vs Sturt Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Primary School
Keswick · Government primary · U, R-6
362 students · ICSEA 1122
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Richmond Primary School Keswick SA | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 348 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #751 of 4,908 | #462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 362 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 181 | 70 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Keswick 5035 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmondps.sa.edu.au/ | sturtstcs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sturt Street Community School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 72.9).
- •Richmond Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sturt Street Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Richmond Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 162.
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 Primary School better than Sturt Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Sturt Street Community School ranks higher (76.1 vs 72.9 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 Primary School and Sturt Street Community School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Keswick and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sturt Street Community School has 13.5.
How do Richmond Primary School and Sturt Street Community School rank in SA?
Richmond Primary School is 43rd of 348 and Sturt Street Community School is 15th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.