Forth Primary School vs Richmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 198 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forth Primary School
Forth · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1025
Richmond Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Forth Primary School Forth TAS | Richmond Primary School Richmond TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 132 | #34 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2179 of 4,908 | #2196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 108 | 93 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forth 7310 | Richmond 7025 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | forthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | richmondprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.8 vs 56.7).
- •Forth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Forth Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 198.
- •Forth Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
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 Forth Primary School better than Richmond 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 Forth Primary School and Richmond Primary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Forth and Richmond in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forth Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Primary School has 12.8.
How do Forth Primary School and Richmond Primary School rank in TAS?
Forth Primary School is 33rd of 132 and Richmond Primary School is 34th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.