Richmond Primary School vs St John's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 715 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1021
St John's Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
291 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Richmond Primary School Richmond TAS | St John's Catholic School Richmond TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 132 | #49 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2196 of 4,908 | #2716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 105 | 127 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Richmond 7025 | Richmond 7025 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | richmondprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stjohns.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 49.7).
- •Richmond Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •St John's Catholic School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 198.
- •St John's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -20%).
- •Richmond Primary School is a government school while St John's Catholic 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 Primary School better than St John's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Primary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 49.7 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 St John's Catholic School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic School has 14.0.
How do Richmond Primary School and St John's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Richmond Primary School is 34th of 132 and St John's Catholic School is 49th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.