Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School vs Richmond High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 119 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 1021
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
476 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School Richmond VIC | Richmond High School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #107 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #296 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 79 | 476 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 53 | 152 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynallhall.vic.edu.au | rhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 63.2).
- •Richmond High School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 10.5).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 79.
- •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 22%).
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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School better than Richmond High School?
On the Success Index, Richmond High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 63.2 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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Richmond High School?
About 119 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond High School has 10.5.
How do Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Richmond High School rank in VIC?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is unranked and Richmond High School is 107th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.